Co-Authors:
Schiller, G., Department of Natural Resources, Agric. Res. Org., P.O.B. 6, Bet Dagan 50250, Israel
Abstract:
The chapter portrays the history of afforestation efforts since 1880 of a desolated country lacking forests. It describes the big efforts to expand the afforested area aiming mainly at the prevention of soil erosion, beautification of the country and recreation. The Mediterranean pine species used and their management problems arising as the result of use of unsuitable seed sources are described. © 2012 Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.