Forest
Ben Shemen Forest fire under control, no injuries reported, Highways 6, 1 reopen to traffic
Traffic in the area remains congested, with drivers asked to find alternative routes where possible.
Washington fires burn 250,000 acres, triggering evacuations and power outages in region
To save one endangered owl species, scientists back waging war on another
Why is Canada's wildfire smoke blanketing parts of North America? - explainer
Aminadav Forest visitor center near Jerusalem reopens after major upgrade
KKL-JNF completed an upgrade of the Aminadav Forest visitor center, adding new infrastructure, accessible paths, observation points, and signage.
New Israeli AI system detects wildfires within minutes using sound sensors - interview
"The main bottleneck with wildfires is in detection, with rescue services not being able to detect the fires before they become a major problem," Dr. Jenia Yurkovsky, co-founder of Firewave, said.
KKL-JNF to plant forest in Argentina in memory of those murdered at Nova music festival
Tree planting has already begun near the city, and the site, which will also include a memorial for the victims, is expected to be inaugurated in October 2026.
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
With Lag Ba'omer approaching, and Israelis recalling last year's Independence Day wildfires, the Fire and Rescue Authority issued a statement banning unsanctioned bonfires.
Secrets of a drowned realm: DNA traces show the North Sea once held sprawling woodlands
Genetic material from oak, elm, hazel, and lime shows that woodlands established themselves thousands of years ahead of previous estimates.
KKL-JNF unveils new photographs of Forest of the Martyrs to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day
“The Forest of the Martyrs is far more than a memorial site; it is the living and growing testament to the triumph of the Jewish and Zionist spirit," said KKL-JNF Chairman Eyal Ostrinsky.
Archaeologists uncover traces of a lost medieval city deep in Polish forest
Researchers trace Stolzenberg’s origins to the 14th or 15th centuries on the historically disputed border between Pomerania and Neumark.
Hiking the Holy Land: Biblical secrets in Yatir Forest
In Israel, biblical history isn’t locked away in museums – it’s just there, scattered across the hillsides, waiting for anyone who takes the time to look.
New satellite tool maps Israeli forests from space, supporting forest management
“It is important to remember that remote-sensing tools like the one developed in this study cannot replace the field survey in the coming years,” said a KKL-JNF statement
