The JNF - also known as KKL, an acronym for "Standing Fund for Israel" - states with pride that tens of thousands of Israelis from all walks in life participated in hundreds of planting ceremonies throughout Israel. Seventy percent of the trees were planted in the Negev, the development of which is a top priority for the JNF.
All the 640,000 trees planted are species that are indigenous to the Land of Israel. Some 45% of the planted saplings were conifer trees such as cyprus, pine, and cedar, while 40% of them were carob, pistachio and oak trees. The remaining 15% were fruit trees including olives, figs, pomegranates, and grape vines.
Some 28,000 saplings were planted by Israeli civilians and soldiers in the JNF's three main planting events this past Friday. They took place in Gilon Forest in the north, Bareket Forest in central Israel, and Beit Kama in the south. The plantings were followed by guided walking tours in these forests.
A total of 100 million Israeli flowers have been delivered over the past two weeks to Europe and elsewhere, in honor of Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Twenty-seven cargo planes belonging to EL AL, Cargo Air Lines and others handled the shipments. Israel Flower Growers Association secretary-general Chaim Hadad told Globes that Valentine’s Day is a peak export event for flower growers, who prepare for it months in advance. He estimated that with flowers costing 50-60 cents at this time of year, double their usual price, export sales will total $50 million.
The flowers were delivered within 24-48 hours of being picked.
Target markets are the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, the UK, the US, and Russia. Israel’s flower centers are the northern Negev, Lachish region, Sharon, Emek Hefer, Jezreel Valley, Arava, and Jordan Valley.
All the 640,000 trees planted are species that are indigenous to the Land of Israel. Some 45% of the planted saplings were conifer trees such as cyprus, pine, and cedar, while 40% of them were carob, pistachio and oak trees. The remaining 15% were fruit trees including olives, figs, pomegranates, and grape vines.
Some 28,000 saplings were planted by Israeli civilians and soldiers in the JNF's three main planting events this past Friday. They took place in Gilon Forest in the north, Bareket Forest in central Israel, and Beit Kama in the south. The plantings were followed by guided walking tours in these forests.
A total of 100 million Israeli flowers have been delivered over the past two weeks to Europe and elsewhere, in honor of Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14. Twenty-seven cargo planes belonging to EL AL, Cargo Air Lines and others handled the shipments. Israel Flower Growers Association secretary-general Chaim Hadad told Globes that Valentine’s Day is a peak export event for flower growers, who prepare for it months in advance. He estimated that with flowers costing 50-60 cents at this time of year, double their usual price, export sales will total $50 million.
The flowers were delivered within 24-48 hours of being picked.
Target markets are the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, France, the UK, the US, and Russia. Israel’s flower centers are the northern Negev, Lachish region, Sharon, Emek Hefer, Jezreel Valley, Arava, and Jordan Valley.