Tag: forest
Arabs Cutting Down the Forests of Gush Etzion
Entire forests planted by JNF-KKL are being stripped bare.
Israeli Academics Purchase, Save Peruvian Amazon Forest
'Within less than a year, we’ve managed to show that it’s possible to save species and protect the earth through crowdsourcing, thanks to lots of caring people.'
Forest Fire in Jerusalem Threatening Main Power Company Station [video]
As a result of the fire major roads have been closed to traffic, including Route 1 from Tel Aviv eastbound.
Firefighters Get Control Over Jerusalem-Area Forest Fires Near Beit Shemesh, Givat HaMatos
Firefighters were busy in the forested hills around Jerusalem as high temperatures and dry air made it easy for flames to ignite in the trees.
Prolonged Heat Wave Causing Numerous Forest Fires Across Israel
The heavy heat wave, now in its second day, continues to cause fires around Israel.
Beit Shemesh Forest Fire ‘Worst Since Carmel’
Friday's forest fire near Beit Shemesh reduced nearly 2,000 dunam to ash; it was the worst since the Carmel tragedy.
Abu Ghosh Resident Charged with Arson
A resident of the Israeli Arab village of Abu Ghosh has been indicted on charges of starting a forest fire in the area west of Jerusalem.
Wildfire Rages Out of Control Near Abu Ghosh
A wildfire raged out of control in the forest near the Jerusalem suburb of Abu Ghosh on Tuesday afternoon.