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Forests, Parks and Sites
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Geographic location:
Upper and western Galilee
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Panoramic views, caves, walks along the cliff top and through the gullies below – discover the untouched expanses of Ramat Adamit with its views of the coastal plain from Lebanon to Haifa Bay.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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Archaeology and Green Expanses in Central Israel: Discover true, unadulterated beauty; rolling hills, natural woodlands, venerable oaks, picturesque vales, remnants of ancient villages and a network of underground caves.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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Aminadav Forest covers an area of some 7,000 dunam (approx 1,750 acres) on the Shalmon-Soreq Ridge that rises to the west of Jerusalem between the gullies of Nahal Soreq and Nahal Refaim.
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Geographic location:
Negev highlands
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Communities and picturesque Landscapes: This fascinating driving route follows the border between Israel and Jordan. The look-out points along the way offer stunning views of cultivated fields, the Edom mountians and the Arava streambed.
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Geographic location:
Sharon and coastal plains
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Ayalon Canada Park is named after the Ayalon Valley that lies at its feet, and in recognition of the contribution for its development from friends of JNF Canada.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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Beeri Forest covers an area of 11,000 dunams in the Western Negev, in the Besor region south of Saad Junction. The landscape is a combination of green fields, open spaces and badlands.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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The Ecological Park of the Negev's Captial: A major restoration project has transformed the area into a green park with flowers and recreational activities for the benefit of the people of Beersheva and its environs.
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Geographic location:
Sea of Galilee, the valleys and lower Galilee
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Panoramic Lookouts, Scenic Roads and Recreation Areas: Beit Keshet Forest covers the eastern slopes of the mountains of Nazareth, which offer beautiful views of the Lower Galilee and the Jezreel Valley.
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Geographic location:
Sharon and coastal plains
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A Green Lung in Central Israel: Ben Shemen Forest is the largest “green lung” in Central Israel, and offers a diversity of hiking routes, bicycle paths, picnic areas, archaeological sites, a profusion of wildflowers in winter and spring.
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Geographic location:
Upper and western Galilee
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A Pearl in the North: Biriya Forest is the largest planted forest in the Galilee on the slopes descending east from Tzefat to Rosh Pina and Hatzor. Biriya boasts a variety of fascinating sites - groves, springs, an ancient synagogue, a lime pit, revered tombs, diverse flora, hiking trails and scenic lookouts.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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Britannia Park extends over some 40,000 dunam (approx 10,000 acres) of the Judean Plain, including planted forest, natural woodland, archeological sites, landscapes and a variety of flora.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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Devira Forest is situated in the southern Judean foothills toward the Negev and is part of the Lahav Forest which aggregate is an ecological corridor that connects the Judean Hills and Hebron with the Mediterranean Sea, and it serves as a habitat for an abundance of wildlife and migratory birds.
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Geographic location:
Sea of Galilee, the valleys and lower Galilee
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Carpets of wild flowers, history ancient and modern, footpaths and hiking trails: You can find them all over and around Mount Gilboa.
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Geographic location:
Negev highlands
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A Blue Lake on an Oasis: In the heart of the desert, in the Negev hills, on the banks of Revivim River, KKL-JNF created an impressive recreation site with a lake, green lawns, picnic areas and a scenic lookout.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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Hamalachim – Shahariya Forest is located 4 km east of Kiryat Gat. The forest was named after the Shahariya transit camp, which was established in 1956 slightly west of where the forest was planted.
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Geographic location:
Sharon and coastal plains
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Haruvit Forest allows enjoying unadulterated nature and expansive landscapes. The uniqueness of the forest, is that it was adapted for the physically challenged, and every trail, bench, picnic table and facility installed in the forest was designed to be accessible.
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Geographic location:
Golan heights
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Over 500 Million Birds A Year Cannot Be Wrong! In the Hula Valley, KKL-JNF has developed an internationally acclaimed bird watching park. Twice a year, no less than 390 species of birds pass through the area; water fowl, birds of prey and songbirds, water buffaloes and wildcats, unique flora and fauna.
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Geographic location:
Sharon and coastal plains
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After Herzl’s death in 1904, it was decided to plant a forest in Hulda to commemorate him, along with a house named after him. It includes installations describing the history of the site, an exhibition and a film.
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Geographic location:
Sharon and coastal plains
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Water, Softshell Turtles and Green Expanses: Italy Park – Alexander River is everything the residents of Central Israel could possibly wish for: an all-year-round river, nature, peace and quiet, open spaces and farmed fields.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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Enveloped by vineyards and world-class wineries, Jabotinsky Park lies at the foot of the Ramat HaNadiv heights, at the crossroads between Binyamina and Zichron Yaakov.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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The Jerusalem Forest is located southwest of Jerusalem and is the green lung of the residents of the capital city. The forest has a variety of trees, flowers and wildlife, remains of ancient farming implements and burial caves.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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A Green Park for a Golden City: The Jerusalem Ring is a new metropolitan park that extends over some 1,500 hectares (3700 acres), surrounding Israel's capital to the north, west, and south.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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A Forest Park in the Northern Negev: Lahav Forest houses the Joe Alon Center for Regional Studies, underground tunnels, desert wildflowers, recrational areas, archeological remains from Jewish and Christian villages, and bicycle paths.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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Memory, Strength, Vivacity and Love of Nature: On the banks of Kisalon River in the Jerusalem corridor, KKL-JNF planted a forest to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. The six million trees planted in 1951 are a living monument of eternally green memorial candles for the six million of our people who perished during World War II.
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Geographic location:
Sea of Galilee, the valleys and lower Galilee
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Bird watching, river walks, splendid archeological sites – and a water park: You can find all these along the Harod River.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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The forest extends in a green strip adjacent to the Pisgat Zeev and Neveh Yaakov neighborhoods of northern Jerusalem, was planted by KKL-JNF from 1982 onwards.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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This forest occupies the area between Shimson Junction and Nahshon Junction, and forms part of a larger donated forest dedicated to the memory of Chaim Weizmann, the first President of the State of Israel.
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Geographic location:
Upper and western Galilee
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Forests, Streams and Open Spaces in the Biosphere: Ramot Menashe combines planted forests with natural gall oak forests, open spaces, fields, orchards, springs and flowing streams.
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Geographic location:
Sharon and coastal plains
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Rosh HaAyin Community Forest, which extends over an area of around 1,050 dunam (approx 262.5 acres), provides a green belt on the northern fringes of the town adjacent to its new neighborhoods.
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Geographic location:
Jerusalem, Judean highlands and surroundings
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The Sataf site is situated to the east of Har Eitan, on the western fringes of Jerusalem where a green slope tumbles down to Nahal Soreq.
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Geographic location:
Sea of Galilee, the valleys and lower Galilee
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Kinneret Landscapes, a Bicycle Path and a Campsite: Switzerland Forest is situated on the steep slope descending from the Poriah Heights to Tiberias and the Sea of Galilee.
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Geographic location:
Northern and western Negev
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Israel’s Largest Planted Forest: The Yatir Forest is named after the Levite city whose ruins are found within it.
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