Israel planted millions of pine trees but what happened next surprised scientists
- Image: AI GeneratedDuring the mid-20th century, large areas of Israel were transformed by one of the country's most ambitious reforestation programmes.
- Millions of pine trees were planted to stabilise soils, combat erosion and create forests on previously open landscapes.
- At first, the initiative appeared to be an environmental success, with barren hillsides becoming green woodlands.
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- Image: AI GeneratedDuring the mid-20th century, large areas of Israel were transformed by one of the country's most ambitious reforestation programmes.
- Millions of pine trees were planted to stabilise soils, combat erosion and create forests on previously open landscapes.
- At first, the initiative appeared to be an environmental success, with barren hillsides becoming green woodlands.
Sources: Times of India