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Israel's Forest Policy Shifts Towards Sustainable Ecosystem Management for Future Generations.

Managing forest ecosystems
Forest Policy in Israel – From Creation of Forest Plantations to Sustainable Management of Forest Ecosystems
Yagil Osem, Yahel Porat, Chanoch Zoref, Omri Bonneh

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Afforestation in Israel has evolved from dense conifer plantations to sustainable forest management. The new Forest Management Policy focuses on using native broad-leaved species, promoting natural regeneration, and managing forests for ecosystem health. Long-term planning divides forestlands into units with specific goals and work plans. This approach aims to provide a variety of ecosystem services while ensuring forests are managed sustainably.