Israel Approves Quarter Billion Shekels for Nature and Open Spaces Projects
Israel's Fund for the Protection of Open Spaces has approved approximately NIS 250 million for 153 environmental and ecological projects nationwide. The funding will support river rehabilitation, park development, and nature conservation efforts, with a special emphasis on projects in northern Israel due to the ongoing conflict. The Fund, established in 2013, has allocated a total of about NIS 2.4 billion to over 1,450 projects to date.
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- Israel approved NIS 250 million for 153 environmental and ecological projects nationwide.
- Funding will support river rehabilitation, park creation, and nature conservation efforts.
- Northern Israel receives priority and relaxed funding conditions due to the ongoing conflict.
- Notable projects include Katzrin River promenade and Tavor River outlet park development.
- The Fund has allocated approximately NIS 2.4 billion to 1,450 projects since 2013.
The Fund for the Protection of Open Spaces, managed by the Israel Land Authority (ILA), has approved an investment of approximately NIS 250 million for 153 environmental and ecological projects across Israel. The funding, confirmed during a Fund management meeting chaired by Acting ILA Director and Fund Chairman Yehuda Eliyahu, will support initiatives such as river rehabilitation, ecosystem restoration, park creation, nature conservation, and public access to open areas.
Notable projects receiving funding include the construction of a promenade in the Katzrin River and Forest area (NIS 5.65 million), the development of the Tavor River outlet park in Nof HaGalil (NIS 5.65 million), and a project for the Hanita River aimed at connecting the city of Shlomi to the sea (NIS 5.07 million). Additionally, NIS 4.52 million has been allocated for the rehabilitation of the Middle Tavor River in the Jezreel Valley, and NIS 5.65 million for the development of the Boho River Park in Netivot.
In response to the ongoing conflict and its impact on northern communities, the Fund prioritized projects in the confrontation line area. This includes special exceptions to funding conditions, allowing authorities to advance environmental projects even if previous budgets haven't been fully utilized. For instance, new funds can be allocated to projects where less than 50% of prior budgets have been used, aiming to prevent delays in development and rehabilitation of open spaces in the north. Specific allocations for northern projects include NIS 5.65 million for the Zehav River and Western Canal junction in Kiryat Shmona, and NIS 5.55 million for the ecological development and rehabilitation of the Yassaf River in the Mate Asher Regional Council.
Since its establishment in 2013, the Fund for the Protection of Open Spaces has allocated approximately NIS 2.4 billion to around 1,450 projects, focusing on protecting natural areas, restoring ecosystems, and developing recreational spaces. The Fund's budget is derived from 1% of the ILA's annual revenue. Eliyahu stated that the investment aims to balance Israel's development and housing needs with the protection of natural resources and landscapes, emphasizing a long-term commitment to the public and future generations.
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