Israel nature

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.

HANITA FOREST
The refuge garden at Nebi Samuel Park

Israel's secret gardens where rare species on the brink of disappearance are being saved

Brown sea turtle hatchling

Sea turtle nesting season has launched

Swamp Orchid.

Israeli scientists successfully germinate rare Swamp Orchid in conservation breakthrough


Will Israeli hotels accept the challenge of the glamping industry?

Experts maintain that people are looking today for more meaningful travel, more immersive experiences and more authentic vacations. Enter glamping.

 A RENDERING of Dan Hotels future Eilat Glamping project.

Yellowstone's underground lava river threatens natural disaster - study

These discoveries can help researchers pinpoint just how deep under the surface an eruption at Yellowstone would be.

 The Cumbre Vieja volcano spews lava and smoke as it continues to erupt on the Canary Island of La Palma, as seen from El Paso, Spain, October 11, 2021.

This ibex made himself at home at a hotel in Mitzpe Ramon

A nubian ibex entered a hotel room in Mitzpe Ramon this week, despite not having his name on the reservation.

HOPEFULLY YOU will be welcomed by an ibex or two.

Conservation agencies hold educational seminars at nature reserves

Government organizations will send staff members to Ein Hardalit in Nahal Kziv, Beit Yanai National Park, the Paratroopers' Grove near Palmachim and the Einot Tzukim nature reserve.

Israeli government agencies host Sukkot events to promote cleanliness and personal responsibility toward the environment.

Sierra Club reschedules Israel trips canceled due to pro-Palestinian pressure

The planned trip is the latest development in a saga that saw one of the country’s oldest and most influential environmental groups embroiled in a public controversy.

 A BDS demonstration outside the School of Oriental and African Studies in London.

A trip to the Hermon to enjoy Israel’s skiing

With snow accumulating on Mount Hermon this winter, Israelis take advantage of the skiing and winter activities available.

 Skiing on the Hermon.

All time record of Israeli hikers set over Sukkot

A record 1.23 million Israelis visited Israel's national parks and nature reserves over Sukkot, according to the Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA).

  NAHAL TZALMON NATIONAL PARK

Nature fund, Ben & Jerry's partner to rehabilitate J'lem forests

In August, about 10,000 dunams of forests in the Judean mountains were burned, with millions of trees and thousands of animals affected.

A Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory in Israel.

Burma Road is in flames - opinion

We have a huge and important task at hand, we must not ignore it: the restoration of our nature.

 CHILDREN WATCH a military plane disperse fire retardant to extinguish a blaze near Kibbutz Tzuba, outside Jerusalem, last month.

Jewish-Muslim teamwork uncovers owl nests in mosque

An Arab-Israel notified a Jewish veterinarian about an injured owl, which led to an even bigger discovery.

The mosque in which the injured owl was found.