KKL-JNF: Dryland Afforestation Research
Convener: Shani Rohatyn-Blitz, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF), Israel
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) has been engaged in the development of dryland afforestation and landscape restoration initiatives for many years, implementing adaptive management strategies and continuous research efforts. This session will showcase a selection of case studies pertaining to dryland afforestation and landscape restoration projects located in the semi-arid and arid regions of southern Israel. These projects highlight the ecological, social, and economic advantages they provide.
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- KKL-JNF: Dryland Afforestation Research
1) Prof. Moshe Shachak
Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
Ancient Agricultural Dryland Terraces as Landscape Units for Afforestation and Ecological Restoration under Climate Change
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2) Dr. Nina A. Kamennaya
Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel
Natural Growth of Dryland Biocrusts is Insufficient to Counteract Increasing Aridity after Mortality of Perennial Plants
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3) Dr. Yotam Zait
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
Thermal Optimum and Responses to Extreme Temperature Events of Forest Species in Israel: Improving Thermotolerance of New Plantations to Climate Change
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4) Dr. Rachel Armoza-Zvuloni
Dead Sea and Arava Science Center, Israel
Acacia Resilience and Flash Flood Dynamics in Hyper-Arid Wadi Shita: Long-Term Insights for Dryland Afforestation and Ecosystem Management
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5) Dr. Yoav Avni
Geological Survey of Israel, Israel
Natural Desertification Process Promoting Tree Growth in Arid Environments
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6) Prof. Nimrod Baranovitch
The University of Haifa, Israel
China’s Great Green Wall: Successes, Challenges, Evolution, and Chinese Characteristics
