In contrast to Australia and other countries like her that have systematically cut trees to make way to mono-agriculture of annual, the Jews returning to their homeland have been vigorously planting trees in this ancient land.In just 100 years bare mountains and dessert areas changed their colour to green with over 223 millions trees taking root here.
Recently, an international climate warming and afforestation conference took place in Israel.It centred on achievements reached here and the way those came about.
In the arid Negev Dessert, Israel has successfully planted 2 forests, where the trees are already more than twice the size of man; and where the undergrowth feeds the livestock of the Bedouins, that live in that area.
Israel scientists carefully pick the type of plants to be planted, and constantly watch and study their growth and behaviour.They look into water consumption as well, and utilize the most modern water conservation and utilization systems, which have been devised in this land.These forests even though the driest in the world, are doing well.
As this subject is important to us all, I would appreciate your input,your thoughts and ideas on it.
Renate
Artist, poet & the Author of From the Promised Land to the Lucky Country
promised land - renate
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