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ECOLOGY

Today, JNF and its partners must grapple with the challenge of balancing the phenomenal growth and development Israel has experienced in the last decade with the maintenance of an ecologically sound environment. Indeed, ecological activities in recent years have been marked by significant growth as JNF has become increasingly responsive to the rapidly evolving needs of the country: new water resources and land management, alternative techniques for utilizing brackish and flood water sources, soil conservation issues and river restoration. JNF, historically committed to strengthening the ties between man and land, recently led successful efforts to ensure the legislative protection of designated areas and forests.

Afforestation

Reclaiming the Land

Fire Prevention / Safety

Agricultural Infrastructure

Soil Conservation

Afforestation

Israel is the only country in the world that will enter the 21st century with a net gain in numbers of trees. JNF has planted over 210 million saplings, providing luscious belts of green covering more than 200,000 acres. JNF national forest development work balances population needs with limited forest 'supply.' While the forests of Israel belong to the people, JNF ensures their environmental soundness while promoting optimal use.

Reclaiming the Land

Over the years, JNF has reclaimed more than one quarter of a million acres of land, transforming a barren landscape into verdant farmlands, forests and viable communities. JNF activities today center around subterranean drainage of lands and anti-desertification activities.

Fire Prevention / Safety

JNF battles approximately 1,000 forest fires every year during the five fire-prone months. Although half are caused by negligence, the others are attributable to arson and hostile actions, which have increased since 1987. With a commitment to research, equipment and training, JNF is making real progress in minimizing loss.

Agricultural Infrastructure

Restoration of deteriorating, nonproductive agricultural lands and the transformation of land in the Negev for agricultural use are today's primary challenges in maintaining Israel's agricultural independence. Good farming depends on good land; good land depends on JNF.

Soil Conservation

In Israel, JNF is the only body with responsibility for soil conservation. A founding member of the International Arid Lands Consortium, JNF has put Israel in a global leadership position on soil conservation. Current activities include limiting the devastation of further erosion in the Negev and efforts to preserve soil quality in the inland valley areas.

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