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Help KKL-JNF Prevent The Next Forest Fire Fighting wildfires is important. In a climate emergency,
preventing them is critical.
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Help KKL-JNF Prevent The Next Forest Fire Fighting wildfires is important. In a climate emergency,
preventing them is critical.
Donate Learn more about this project
Help KKL-JNF Prevent The Next Forest Fire Fighting wildfires is important. In a climate emergency,
preventing them is critical.
Donate Learn more about this project
Help KKL-JNF Prevent The Next Forest Fire Fighting wildfires is important. In a climate emergency,
preventing them is critical.
Donate Learn more about this project

Help KKL-JNF Prevent the next Forest Fire

KKL-JNF is spearheading forest fire prevention in Israel

In Israel, accelerating climate change, human negligence, and arson attacks  spark an average of 600 wildfire incidents a year.  And Israel isn’t alone -forest fires are on the rise worldwide. But we can protect our forests with the right preparation.

It can take decades for a forest to fully recover from a fire.

Wildfire destroys about 3,500 acres (1,400 hectares) of precious open space in Israel EACH YEAR. The environmental destruction effects humans, wildlife, the landscape, soil, and air quality. The damage is long term -some of the destroyed trees are over 100 years old, and rehabilitating the forest can take decades.

 

Scientists estimate that wildfires will increase by 20-50% in the coming years due to climate change.  KKL-JNF takes proven practical measures to prevent wildfires from escalating. Our experienced teams map Israel’s forests, prune trees, remove dry underbrush and tree waste, prepare access roads, create firebreaks, and train and equip firefighting teams.

But we can’t do it alone – we need your help.

 

 

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This project supports UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Climate Action
Life On Land

What the experts say

Doron Markel

PhD, KKL-JNF Chief Scientist
"Climate crisis is a scientific fact. Concentrations of CO2 have increased dramatically; temperatures are rising. Since the 1970s, the average temperature in Israel has increased by 2°C…"

Hanoch Tzoref

KKL-JNF Forester for the Central Highlands
“[This summer] the strong winds created a firestorm with flames reaching dozens of meters high. We can’t remember wildfire spreading so quickly and reaching such heights.”

Dr. Amir Givati

Climate expert at Tel Aviv University
“The climate plays a prominent role…strong winds, intense dryness…we are headed to a new reality which includes big fires that spread quickly.”
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Then, Now, and Into the Future

Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael–Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) has been developing the land of Israel and strengthening the bond between the Jewish people and its homeland since 1901. KKL-JNF continues to meet the State of Israel’s changing needs and, together with friends like you, create a better Israel through projects in Forestry & Environment, Combating Desertification, Climate Change, Community Development, Water Management, Green Living, Agricultural Research & Development, Education and more. KKL-JNF shares its knowledge and know-how with countries that face resource challenges like those of Israel, helping ensure a greener and healthier world. Now, with your contribution, you can impact Israel’s future.