Our trees are planted at forestry sites located throughout Israel’s central mountain range in the regions of Judea and Samaria. Samaria is the geographic region located north of Jerusalem, and Judea is located south of Jerusalem. Together, these two regions make up what is sometimes referred to as the “West Bank”. We like to call it “Israel’s biblical heartland.”
Click here to read more about the different species of trees that we are planting.
The cost to plant a tree in Israel is approximately $25 USD total – this amount covers the cost of the sapling, mulch, watering infrastructure, and a wire cage to protect the tree from deer and other hungry fauna.
Yes! If you’re interested in coming to volunteer for several weeks or more, click here to check out our upcoming volunteer trip options. At this time, we do not do day visits. If you’d like to come, you’ll need to join us for one of our volunteer trips.
Yes, any amount that you give towards the Greening Israel Project is tax-deductible. The Greening Israel Project is an initiative of HaYovel Inc, a U.S. non-profit organization registered as a 501c3. Our EIN number is 20-4318425.
You will receive an official summary between January 1 and January 31 reflecting your donation(s) given in the previous calendar year.
If you live outside of the United States of America, please check your local tax laws to find out if your government recognizes donations given to U.S. 501c3 organizations as tax-deductible.
We do not own any of the land where we plant trees. We work closely with individual farmers, local Jewish communities, and local municipality governments. Most of the Greening Israel Project forestry sites are located on land owned and controlled by the state of Israel.
We previously offered tree sponsorship certificates; however, this is no longer part of our program. Beginning in December 2025, the Greening Israel Project is shifting its focus to large-scale reforestation through trusted local partnerships. This approach enables us to create greater long-term impact and restore more land across Israel.
As a result, we are no longer offering individual tree sponsorships with certificates or GPS coordinates. That said, your donation is deeply appreciated and will make a meaningful difference. Contributions are directed where they are needed most to support vital restoration work on the ground in Israel.
