Forest
British Columbia declares state of emergency as fast-growing wildfire forces evacuations
Several Canadian provinces, including Ontario and Quebec, have battled blazes this year as hot, dry weather fueled wildfires in dense forest areas.
Ancient olive trees damaged in wildfires given new life, rehabilitated into bonsai trees
Ben Shemen Forest fire under control, no injuries reported, Highways 6, 1 reopen to traffic
Washington fires burn 250,000 acres, triggering evacuations and power outages in region
West Africa’s rainforests were an important center for early modern human evolution, study finds
Study published in Nature pushes back the known evidence of human habitation in rainforests by over 80,000 years.
Scientists propose releasing 167 wolves to restore Scottish forests
Study estimates each wolf could contribute to annual carbon uptake of 6,080 tonnes of CO2, supporting UK's climate targets.
From past to present: KKL-JNF’s historic poster album is now available!
Download our free e-book album filled with colorful KKL-JNF designs from years past
Finnish forests become net greenhouse gas emitters for the first time
According to the Climate Act, Finland's goal is to be carbon neutral by 2035, but the shrinking carbon sink makes it difficult to reach this goal.
Brazil's forest fires up 79% in 2024; Government blames "climate terrorism"
The vast Amazon rainforest bore the brunt of the devastation, accounting for approximately 17.9 million hectares of the total burned area, which is 58% of the overall destruction.
Melting ice in Wyoming reveals 5,900-year-old whitebark pine forest above current tree line
Scientists discovered a hidden stand of whitebark pines on Wyoming's Beartooth Plateau, 180 meters above the tree line at 3,100 meters elevation.
The charms of visiting the Secret Forest in Cyprus
Being at the Secret Forest works wonders for the body and soul, offering great value for money compared to similar offerings in Israel.
Seeing green again: KKL-JNF faces a 30-40 year challenge of restoring forests damaged by Hezbollah
Since the outbreak of Swords of Iron War on October 7, 2023, vast areas of forests and open lands have been severely damaged, primarily due to fires caused by daily barrages of rockets and missiles.
Over two dozen new species discovered in Peruvian forest
Scientists discovered over two dozen new species in Peru's Amazon rainforest, including a semi-aquatic mouse and three other previously unknown mammals, during a 2022 expedition.
KKL-JNF: Preserving and Protecting Israel’s Forests
KKL-JNF invests significant efforts to rehabilitate Israel’s forests, fostering the physical and emotional recovery of Israeli society while offering hope and healing during these difficult times.
