Forest

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.

Participants at a Holocaust remembrance ceremony during the planting of the Forest of the Martyrs in 1952.
Medieval town found in Polish forest.

Archaeologists uncover traces of a lost medieval city deep in Polish forest

YATIR, NESTLED in the mountains of southern Judah, was a spiritual anchor – a place where priests lived, taught, and served.

Hiking the Holy Land: Biblical secrets in Yatir Forest

 ESA launches Biomass satellite to map Earth's forests and measure carbon storage.

New satellite tool maps Israeli forests from space, supporting forest management


Want to go on a trip without giving up the Sukkah? KKL has you covered

The Jewish National Fund set up 10 kosher sukkahs under rabbinical supervision in forests across Israel. Entry is free, so you can enjoy nature, a picnic, and a sukkah meal during Chol Hamoed.

KKL Sukkot Activity.

The Amazon’s Lost City Left Hidden Footprints in Today’s Forests, Study Shows

Sediment analysis from Lake Cormorán shows pre-Columbian maize cultivation and forest management continue to influence modern vegetation patterns.

Upano valley.

KKL-JNF protests planned expansion to Route 443, argues it will harm Ben Shemen Forest

KKL-JNF: The plan would require extensive tree removal, disrupting the ecological continuity in one of Israel's most popular nature areas, and reduce areas of the forest available for the public.

Route 443 in Israel

KKL-JNF inaugurates new visitors center in Sataf Forest, Jerusalem Hills, after $4.5 m. investment

Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund has inaugurated a new visitor center that will offer visitors information about the site, including maps for trails.

The new Sataf visitor center.

Large fires breaks out in Jerusalem Hills, multiple firefighting teams responding

Footage shared on social media indicates disruptions to traffic due to the blaze.

 A forest fire in the Jerusalem Hills, July 16, 2025.

Wildfire near Jerusalem's Ein Kerem under control

The residents of the nearby Swedish village have been evacuated, including a day center for people with special needs.

 A firefighting aircraft operates at the site of a fire that broke out near Jerusalem, Israel, June 9, 2025

WATCH: What caused the Jerusalem wildfires, and can additional blazes be prevented?

Sarah Ben-Nun, legal correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, and Tamar Uriel-Beeri, editor in chief of The Jerusalem Report, sat down with David Soucy, Founder of Israel Tree Service.

 David Soucy (left), Founder of Israel Tree Service, speaks with Sarah Ben-Nun (center), legal correspondent for The Jerusalem Post, and Tamar Uriel-Beeri (right), editor in chief of The Jerusalem Report, to discuss whether the wildfires in Jerusalem could've been prevented.

KKL-JNF rehabilitates injured forest dormouse after rare daytime sighting

A rare forest dormouse spotted at a Galilee factory was rescued, treated, and released back into the wild by KKL-JNF.

 An injured forest dormouse being treated at KKL-JNF's Hula Valley Wildlife Acclimatization Center, April 2025.

West Africa’s rainforests were an important center for early modern human evolution, study finds

Study published in Nature pushes back the known evidence of human habitation in rainforests by over 80,000 years.

 West Africa’s rainforests were an important center for early modern human evolution, study finds. Illustration.

Scientists propose releasing 167 wolves to restore Scottish forests

Study estimates each wolf could contribute to annual carbon uptake of 6,080 tonnes of CO2, supporting UK's climate targets.

 Scientists propose releasing 167 wolves to restore Scottish forests.