Bnei Zion nature reserve, nature reserve in Israel
Bnei Zion nature reserve is a protected woodland area in the Sharon Plain with gentle hills, open fields, and native trees. The space is accessed by marked trails that guide visitors through different parts of the landscape.
The area was originally covered with oak forests until logging began in the 19th century, reducing the woodlands significantly. The reserve was established in 1968 to protect what remained of this former landscape.
The name comes from a group that helped establish the nearby settlement, and today the reserve serves as a space where the local community connects with the landscape. Families and neighbors regularly use the trails as part of their daily outdoor routines.
The reserve is easily accessible from nearby towns and has no shops or cafes on site, so visitors should bring water and snacks. Comfortable shoes are important, especially during warm months, and the marked trails make navigation straightforward.
The soil here is rich in iron, which supports a variety of plants that are rare elsewhere in the region. These special soil conditions make the reserve a habitat for flora and fauna not commonly found in surrounding areas.
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