Jewish National Fund Opposes Law Allowing Farms in Forests
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
The Jewish National Fund (JNF) opposes a law allowing solitary farms in forests, supporting a petition against it. The JNF argues these farms damage forest areas through their grazing methods. This position conflicts with supporters who claim grazing prevents fires. The JNF's stance was submitted to the High Court of Justice.
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- The Jewish National Fund opposes solitary farms in forests, supporting a petition against the enabling law.
- The JNF claims these farms' grazing methods cause damage to forest areas.
- This position contradicts supporters who argue grazing prevents fires.
- The JNF's arguments were submitted to the High Court of Justice ahead of a hearing.
- A law passed last year permits the establishment of these farms in grazing areas.
The Jewish National Fund (JNF) is opposing the establishment of solitary farms in forest areas and supports a petition against a law passed last year that permits their construction. The JNF stated in a response submitted to the High Court of Justice, ahead of a hearing this week, that these farms employ grazing methods causing damage to forest areas. This stance contradicts proponents of the law, who argue that grazing prevents fires. The law in question regulates residency in grazing areas, allowing for the designation of such lands as requiring close herd supervision and the establishment of farms with residences for shepherds and their families. The JNF is one of the respondents in the petition filed by the Society for the Protection of Nature.