Forest
Jerusalem hills finally recovering from devastating 2025 wildfires
With Lag Ba'omer approaching, and Israelis recalling last year's Independence Day wildfires, the Fire and Rescue Authority issued a statement banning unsanctioned bonfires.
Secrets of a drowned realm: DNA traces show the North Sea once held sprawling woodlands
KKL-JNF unveils new photographs of Forest of the Martyrs to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day
Archaeologists uncover traces of a lost medieval city deep in Polish forest
Even modest climate change may lead to sweeping changes - study
“Our results spell problems for the health and diversity of future regional forests,” said lead author Peter Reich.
Fast moving wildfire in Northern California forces residents to evacuate
More than two decades of drought and rising temperatures, exacerbated by climate change, have made California more vulnerable than ever to wildfires.
The impact of deforestation goes beyond carbon emissions – new study
In the same way that an umbrella disperses rain and keeps the person underneath dry, forests play the same biophysical role with heat.
Ukraine accuses Russia of planning to cut down and sell its forests in 'ecocide'
"The occupying state plans mass deforestation of Ukrainian forests," alleged Ukraine's Intelligence Directorate.
Fire continues to rage in Israeli national park, woman arrested
A woman in her 30s was arrested after suspicion arose of her igniting the fire. She will be interrogated by Israel Police.
Campers evacuated as forest fire spreads through Begin Park
The fire covered nearly 10 acres of land and fire teams did not have control of it. Multiple teams from the Judea and Samaria, Jerusalem and Center regional fire teams were at the scene.
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.
Green spaces reduce COVID-19 infection rates - study
The year-long study found that people who live near green spaces are less likely to contract SARS-CoV-2, the virus which causes the COVID-19 disease.
Over 10,000 species risk extinction in Amazon, says landmark report
According to the report, the soil and vegetation of the Amazon hold about 200 billion tonnes of carbon, more than five times the whole world's annual CO2 emissions.
Fires break out throughout northern Israel, Jerusalem
Multiple fires broke out throughout Israel on Thursday afternoon. While some were put out, others are still leaving streets blocked, with Fire and Rescue Services attempting to put out the flames.
