3 min readWhere Are Trees in Israel Planted? What the Certificate Tells You
The trees are planted in Israel by our planting partner, the Jewish National Fund. The certificate says a tree has been planted in the Land of Israel with JNF. It does not name a forest or a particular tree, so we cannot point you to one to visit.
What the certificate says
Its attestation reads: *This certifies that a tree has been planted in the Land of Israel · Jewish National Fund*. For more than one tree, it gives the number. That is the full statement of where.
What it does not say
- No forest or region. The certificate does not name one, and we do not assign one.
- No particular tree. There is no map pin or plot number, so a tree cannot be found or visited.
- No species. We do not choose which kind of tree is planted.
We would rather tell you plainly than print a location we cannot show you.
Who decides
The Jewish National Fund plants the trees and decides where and what is planted. If a particular forest matters to you, ask JNF directly about dedicating there.
What you do receive
A personalized Certificate of Dedication with the name, your message and a certificate number, emailed usually within minutes. See what the certificate looks like and how tree planting with JNF works.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the trees planted?
In Israel, by our planting partner, the Jewish National Fund. The certificate says the tree has been planted in the Land of Israel with JNF.
Does the certificate name a forest?
No. It does not name a forest or a particular tree.
Can I visit my tree in Israel?
Not a particular one. There is no map location or plot number on the certificate, so we cannot point you to a specific tree.
What kind of tree is planted?
We do not choose the species. The Jewish National Fund decides what is planted and where.
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