Open Landscape Management

Vegetation Management

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Marchדבורנית הדבורה רחלי שוורץ-צחור 2008 105

Rare Species

Rare species of wild plants are species that are not prevalent, that is to say, the number of their plants in uncultivated areas is low.

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INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES

Invasive species has become a prevalent phenomenon during the twentieth century due to a significant increase in the mobility of the human population

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Goat grazing in Israel and Ramat Hanadiv

Organized grazing in Israel in woods and forests is influenced by two main entities. The first is livestock breeders

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A Brief History of Conifer Forest Management at Ramat Hanadiv

Forests are a complex ecosystem containing a range of biotic (trees, herbaceous vegetation, animals, fungi and more) and abiotic (soil, rock, water, light) components, where trees are the main component. Within the framework of forest management, the term ‘forest’ carries two meanings: one is a vegetation formation and the other is a landscape unit...

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It’s not imaginary; the most common tree at Ramat Hanadiv is mock privet

Forests are a complex ecosystem containing a range of biotic (trees, herbaceous vegetation, animals, fungi and more) and abiotic (soil, rock, water, light) components, where trees are the main component. Within the framework of forest management, the term ‘forest’ carries two meanings: one is a vegetation formation and the other is a landscape unit...

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Water Resource Management

Long term monitoring of water balance in the nature park

Yagil Osem, Volcani Center and the Weizmann Institute
The study deals with how the rainfall regime dictates the structure, function, and stability of natural and man-made ecosystems in Israel and the applied implications for management in changing climatic conditions.

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Science and Technology at Nature’s Service

Climate change carries predictions for reduced amounts of water in the future, and we’re keeping our finger on the pulse. Using advanced technological methods, we’re studying the state of water in the soil and plants over time.

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Growing Willows in Treated Wastewater as Healthy Forage for Animals

Hussein Maklada, Yan Landau, Efraim Levinson, Amnon Schwartz
In the ancient Jewish texts it is considered to lack both taste and smell, but it seems that some find the willow to be both tasty and nutritious, and if this is not enough, it fulfils a central role in an innovative Israeli-Jordanian study

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Wildlife Management

Wildlife and Humans – Conflict Alongside Coexistence

Wild boar on the streets of Haifa, jackals in the fields of Hefer Valley, hyaenas in the Jerusalem Hills, rock hyraxes on Mt. Carmel… The conflict of coexistence between humans and wildlife reached a multi-participant, in-depth discussion at Ramat Hanadiv, aiming to find creative ways to allow coexistence in the city, agriculture and nature
Until ...

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WHY ARE THE VULTURES IN A CAGE?

High above the Kabbara Stream in Ramat Hanadiv’s Nature Park stands a large breeding cage. It is part of a project to increase the vulture population in Israel which began in the Carmel in 1992 in partnership with other nature organisations. The project nurtures baby vultures in captivity under carefully monitored conditions and then releases them ...

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Ramat Hanadiv and the Lesser Kestrel (Falco naumanni)

Acceptance, rehabilitation and release of chicks and fledglings at Ramat Hanadiv

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Agriculture at Ramat Hanadiv

Wheat‑ A Taste of the Past

Since the days of the agricultural revolution, wheat and bread have been key components in our diets

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Wildfires prevention

Cattle grazing as a fire management tool

Livestock grazing is often used as a management tool to deal with wildfire risk worldwide. Long before the 2016 wildfires reached Zichron Yaakov, cattle (and goats) grazed around Ramat Hanadiv open landscapes as an integral part of the park management plan.

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Fuel‑breaks to Prevent Fires in Open Landscapes

Fires in open landscapes such as forests and woodlands, which occur in Israel nearly every year, are not natural. These fires are caused by humans, either accidentally or intentionally. Sometimes, fires in open landscapes spread from vegetation-rich areas (planted forests, nature reserves) and harm nearby communities; sometimes the fire moves in th...

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Connectivity, Wildlife Corridors

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Why Doesn’t the Gazelle Cross the Road?

“A Palestine mountain gazelle, an Indian crested porcupine and a golden jackal tried to cross the road…” - This could be the beginning of a joke, but in the regional reality, the logical scenario is that at least one of them will be hit by a travelling vehicle or train at close range, while the other two will become extinct at Ramat Hanadiv within ...

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Behind the Scenes with Wildlife

Slowly, slowly, after the visitors leave, the residents of the Nature Park leave their hiding places and begin to move around freely. Towards evening, the world of wildlife in the Nature Park comes alive. Badgers, gazelles, porcupines, wild boar and jackals set out on their night activities.

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The Light at the End of the Tunnel: A Natural Underpass for Wildlife

Hey, where’s everyone going?
The wildlife living here – gazelles, porcupines, jackals, rabbits, foxes, and wild boar – daily traverse the underpass below the Zihkron Ya’akov – Binyamina road, which was built especially for them to facilitate their safe passage from Ramat Hanadiv to the Alona Hills and Ramot Menashe, and also in the other direction....

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Ensuring Safe Passage for Wildlife

Preventing roadkill in Hanadiv Valley
The sight of an animal lying lifeless on the side of the road is familiar to every driver. We usually encounter this difficult sight on the way to work or on one of our routine errands, our minds full of tasks, and we don’t necessarily stop to give it any further thought. However, wildlife roadkill provides cle...

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