(haipo) The Kishon River Authority led a unique planting operation of "Devsha Dora", a rare wild plant that is in danger of extinction in Israel, in the ecological restoration areas adjacent to the Gadora Stream in Kiryat Bialik. The move is intended to help restore local plant species to the natural landscape and strengthen the ecosystem in the area.
Seeding operation as part of the ecological restoration project of Nahal Gadora
The seeds of the Dabsha Dora were sown in the ecological restoration areas adjacent to the Gidura Stream, as part of the Balcony Project, in Kiryat Bialik. The activity is part of a broad environmental concept promoted by the Authority, which sees stream restoration as an opportunity not only to improve infrastructure, water flow, and the quality of public space, but also to preserve and strengthen natural ecosystems and restore local plant species, some of which have become rare in the regional landscape. The seeds were transferred to the Kishon Stream Authority by the "Desert Thread" company, which collected them as part of a seed rescue project, which was conducted as part of the environmental support for the infrastructure works in the 1025 National Development Plan. The sowing operation was carried out in coordination with the Nature and Parks Authority.
Integrating ecological considerations already in the planning stages
Integrating ecological considerations into the planning and execution of development and restoration projects is a key component in creating functioning natural spaces with environmental value. Through such actions, local biodiversity can be preserved, natural habitats can be restored, and rare plant species can be preserved for future generations.
Sharon Nissim, CEO of the Kishon River Authority, said: "We see stream restoration as an opportunity not only to improve the environment, but also to restore natural values and strengthen local biodiversity. Restoring seeds of rare species to the area is an integral part of our work. We hope that the seeds of the sedge will germinate and contribute to establishing a local population of the rare plant. We will continue to work to restore the Kishon River and its tributaries, while preserving the values of nature and ecosystems."
