An Ecological Comparison of Two Abandoned Heritage Orchards in Northern Israel

Heritage, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 8(2), P. 76 - 76

Published: Feb. 15, 2025

In this study, we documented two relict traditional Palestinian orchards; one was abandoned following the 1948 war when farmers were exiled to Lebanon and second tended by up until early 1970s. The orchards examined are located in different Mediterranean phytogeographic regions, hilly Upper Galilee other on slopes of Mount Carmel hinterland coast. We found differences species composition spatial layout trees each orchard which followed dictates geographic settings, demonstrating farmer’s knowledge their environment. discuss importance these as part heritage horticultural systems region explore possible measures that can be taken preserve unique historical arboricultural landscape ways empower local, promoting awareness for conservation preservation horticulture.

Language: Английский

Editorial: As more trees come down, the challenges mount

Arboricultural Journal, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 46(2), P. 67 - 69

Published: April 2, 2024

Language: Английский