Trees

Hiking in the Holy Land: The almond tree, Israel's ancient clock

Spring has not arrived, yet blossoming almonds in Israel signify the arrival of Tu Bishvat, the new year for trees, a time when some seasonal quality has shifted.

THE ALMOND TREE has been watching over the Land of Israel for longer than we can fathom.
Jerusalem 1951, Young Girl Planting a Sapling During Tu BiShvat.

KKL-JNF marks Tu Bishvat, highlighting tree-planting tradition with newly released archival photos

Lemon Beef and stir-fry.

In the kitchen with Henny: Lemon recipes to brighten winter

View of floods in the central city of Yavne, as storm Byron hits Israel, December 11, 2025

Multiple injured as severe weather causes tree collapses in Ashkelon, Bnei Brak


Hiking through history: Discovering Israel's native trees on the trails

Explore the unique beauty of Israel's native trees on your next hike, where ancient oaks, carobs, and figs bring the rich history and landscapes of the Holy Land to life.

 ‘THESE DAYS, I no longer think of Israel as a land with no trees.’

Need some cool relief from the summer heat? Etsba Cave trail in Carmel Ridge has you covered

Beat the summer heat by exploring the Etsba Cave Trail in Carmel Ridge. Enjoy a shady hike through dense forests, historical sites, and the refreshing coolness of a prehistoric cave.

 View from the Carmel Ridge

New ways to think about the Jewish holiday of Tu Bishvat

Capturing the meaning of Tu Bishvat, the Jewish birthday for trees.

 An illustrative photo of trees blooming.

Huge ancient solar storm revealed by tree rings in French Alps

Researchers said that the solar storm – the sun sending a large burst of energetic particles into space – occurred 14,300 years ago.

 Subfossil Scots pine trees in the Southern French Alps.

Christians, Jews unite to plant seeds where terror left ash

Christian visitors came from Jerusalem to lend support to Israelis living in the shadow of terrorism.

 ICEJ President Dr Juergen Buehler plants a native oak tree in the new Christian Embassy Nature Park in the Be’eri Forest.

Sycamore Gap: Two arrested for chopping down historic British tree

“The vandalism has caused understandable shock and anger throughout the local community and beyond,” a statement from Northumbria Police said.

 Sycamore Gap

KKL-JNF: Over 120 years of the realization of the Zionist vision in Israel

The organization has three important divisions: Planning, Resource Development, and Education – that are among the many areas in which KKL-JNF is working actively for the benefit of Israel.

 CHILDREN PLAY in the Ben Shemen Forest

Socotra: Exploring the mysterious island echoing the biblical story of Cain and Abel

Discover the mesmerizing landscapes and legendary Dragon's Blood Tree on the remote archipelago of Socotra in the Indian Ocean

 ONE TREE gives us full knowledge, the other gives us immortality.

Kenya, Israel to establish 'Zion Forest' in Machakos County

"The Kenyans are very religious people, mostly Christians, and for them, Zion has a lot of meaning," Margovsky told The Jerusalem Post.

 Kenyan First Lady Mama Rachel Ruto visits with representatives of KKL-JNF during a visit to Israel in May 2023

Does the secret to forest restoration lie in Amazonian earth? - study

Scientists found that Amazonian soil can help plants grow upto 8.1 times larger.

 An aerial view shows trees as the sun rises at the Amazon rainforest in Manaus, Amazonas State, Brazil October 26, 2022.