Forest
Government designates eight new forests as natural reserves along northern border
This is a broad initiative led by the ministry, as part of a national regulatory process, aimed at providing effective protection for forested areas in Israel.
Jerusalem hills finally recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires
Secrets of a drowned realm: DNA traces show the North Sea once held sprawling woodlands
KKL-JNF unveils new photographs of Forest of the Martyrs to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day
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.
Beyond sacrifice: Honoring Druze heroes and rebuilding hope
Since the outbreak of the war, KKL-JNF has been working on behalf of the Druze community to provide assistance to families that have been affected by the war in Israel’s North.
Healing in the forest: Protecting Israel’s green hub for a sustainable future - opinion
Over the years, many studies have shown that spending time in nature, particularly in forests, contributes to mental and physical well-being, brings joy, and helps achieve peace of mind.
As Israel’s north battles Hezbollah, KKL-JNF works under fire to protect forests and communities
Hezbollah’s attacks are setting forests, fields, and communities on fire daily. Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael - Jewish National Fund is providing crucial staff, trucks and equipment. It needs support
WATCH: 'This is how the Israel-Hamas war is impacting the environment'
KKL-JNF Chief Forester Gilad Ostrovsky discusses how the war has impacted Israel’s forests.
‘Restore the greenery – connect to the land’
KKL-JNF’s Planting Week, part of Tu Bishvat celebrations, was held this year in a special spirit of remembrance – against the background of fierce fighting on Israel’s borders.
WATCH: IDF strikes targets in Gaza amid border riots, incendiary balloons
The last time incendiary balloons caused a fire in the Gaza border region was in September 2021.
KKL-JNF: Over 120 years of the realization of the Zionist vision in Israel
The organization has three important divisions: Planning, Resource Development, and Education – that are among the many areas in which KKL-JNF is working actively for the benefit of Israel.
WATCH: 'We are confronting extreme climate events'
KKL-JNF Chief Scientist Doron Markel discusses how KKL-JNF is fighting the climate crisis
WATCH: 'The forests of Israel are for everyone'
KKL-JNF’s Noah Tal explains why Israel’s forests must be preserved and are a precious national resource
