tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205370641350543258.post6500127444198916962..comments2023-10-17T09:14:11.363-04:00Comments on Earth's Almanac: Forest Fires Rage in Israel: The International Response, Politics,The Press and our EarthJonathan Schechterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07262880902596892098noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205370641350543258.post-91135686539497249302010-12-05T09:22:02.426-05:002010-12-05T09:22:02.426-05:00Jonathan, thanks so much for enlightening us on t...Jonathan, thanks so much for enlightening us on this horrific event .. however is it possible that a humanitarian effort displayed by countries at odds might have a lasting effect while what is lost in terms of animal and plant life may never be .. one door closes might another open.. very sad situation can't believe so belittled in the news..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205370641350543258.post-35375307067426716822010-12-04T23:47:20.963-05:002010-12-04T23:47:20.963-05:00This was definitely an international scale disaste...This was definitely an international scale disaster. There are not enough words to console the 41 families of those lost in the fire.<br />I think what may amaze many people is that Israel does have forests (not only a desert with camels). Unfortunately it will take 30 or 50 years for this beautiful green part of the country to try to return to what it was. Parts of the forest were indigenous trees, others planted. Also damaged was the "Hai Bar" nature reserve which is a breeding and reacclimation center for endangered and extinct animals (which formerly lived in Israel) that are bred here for possible reintroduction to the Mediterranean forest of Northern Israel. Most of the animals were saved, but many small animals in the wild were definitely lost. When the forest will start to grow back, it is quite likely that some of the plants and animals that were there, will not come back, and may be lost forever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5205370641350543258.post-36357400711473653682010-12-04T15:24:16.443-05:002010-12-04T15:24:16.443-05:00Well this is the first time I heard of this . I tr...Well this is the first time I heard of this . I try to stay away from the news a little It's all too much to take in sometimes with all the things that are going on in our country as well, at this time. It is all so Heart breaking. Love reading your articles Jonathan. It is all so true, and u definately have a big heart for everything and everyone.<br />looking forward to the next one. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com