ABOUT KKL – PLANT A TREE

Since its establishment in 1901, KKL-JNF has been developing the land of Israel, strengthening the bond between the Jewish people and its homeland.

Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) is a public-benefit company devoted to the sustainable development of Israel. It was established in 1901 for the purpose of acquiring land for Jewish settlement in Eretz Yisrael (the Land of Israel). Embarking on a global Jewish crowd-funding campaign, KKL-JNF went on to purchase and develop 2.6 million dunams (260,000 ha.) for Jewish agriculture and community building, essentially laying the foundations for the establishment of the State of Israel.

Mandated by the government, KKL-JNF today acts as Israel’s National Forest Service and Land Development Authority. In this capacity, it manages some 300,000 acres (120,000 ha) of planted forests, woodlands, and open spaces, while initiating and implementing numerous environmental, educational, and land development activities that enhance the quality of life for all the country’s residents, and foster a connection to the land, nature, and Jewish and Zionist heritage.

True to its origins as a global movement, KKL-JNF operates in more than 55 countries throughout the world and works in cooperation with various governmental and non-governmental bodies to further common environmental interests, especially in connection to climate change.

By planting a tree in Israel, you become a link in the chain to restore degraded landscapes, create life, and preserve the beauty of the land so dear to us all.