ecological planting

Plants which create a diverse and healthy environment and enrich the ecological system.

The idea of ​​plants which are not dependent on a constant irrigation is excellent. Whatever you plant will contribute to air quality, land conservation and the like. Ecologicaly speaking i.e. creating an environment for a large variety of animals, diversify as much as possible. Different tree species with bushes. Mixed not monoculture.

Some of the plants grow slower and some faster. Do not take this into account. Look to the long term.

It is important to check the master plans for municipalities and make sure the sites where you want to plant will remain open green spaces.

It's prudent to use fruitless trees and orchard trees.

With Orchard trees it is advisable to concentrate in small groups because they require a lot of sun and less competition from other trees

and different treatment.

Evergreen mixed with deciduous - each with its own contribution. Also take into account the aesthetic aspect.

Planting spacing:

Cypresses no less than 3x3, pine no less than 4x4, broadleaf no less than 6x6,

2.5 X 2.5 bushes, shrubs 1 X one.

All trees and Mediterranean scrub which grow in the Judean hills are appropriate.

Alon Common Oak Quercus calliprinos, Alon Tola Quercus boissieri, Alon Tabor - Important for certain birds and small rodents.

Terebinth, A. Atlantic Pistacia lentiscus (bush) - these fruits are very important to migrating birds. 50% of the fruit contains fat stored energy required for migration purposes. Lahav forest bird ringing station was set up based on these groves of Atlantic. It is a paradise for birds of all kinds.

Arbutus andrachne, commonly called the Greek Strawberry Tree - the fruit is important

Laurel, buckthorn Palestine, broad-leaved buckthorn - Fruit

Carob, pomegranate, fig, mulberry, Almond, walnut, olive - fruit and insects ( important for gazelle)

Coniferous: be careful with Pinus halepensis and pinus canarensis host of Thaumetopoea pityocampa. You can plant safely stone pines (formerly called pine rock and stone pine)

It is advisable to plant in small groups and as individuals cypress trees horizontal pyramidal - Yarkonim and other seed eaters.

Check Direction of shading so as not to shade the fruit trees.

It is desirable to add mini bushes if possible interlocutors: lilac chaste, spartium, Rotem desert, Cistus Ashrim, Lamiaceae - Labiatae

In conclusion suggests that you consult with Amir Balaban Ornithological Park near the Knesset..

The size of seedlings. Depending on the extent of treatment that can be given to plant. The smaller the seedling the less care Less need for support and less need for irrigation If there is a problem of gazelle put in protective slips.

Generally pines and cypresses to plant seedlings KKL-sized.

deciduous trees and container size of at least 5 liters.

Shrubs can be smaller than a quart containers.

Good luck

Golda

Yaakov Golan Landscape Architect

Comment by Israel Galon - Ministry of Agriculture.

You're right fruit trees are not as effective as sustainable that do the job and will for years to come.

Such as Oak species, these Atlantic and Eretz Israel, European Hackberry and Misch bunga, Syrian maple, cork oak, olive and carob

At the edge of the terrace plant Rosmrin and give Pistacia lentiscus (bush) which strengthen the terrace

Good luck - Israel Galon, Ministry of Agriculture

JERUSALEM bird research station and tour summary meeting with Amir Balaban

The goal of landscaping at the station is to create a habitat for birds.

When the phyto mass increases species diversification and quantity is increased.

The amount of birds captured in the field research station has increased from 500 a decade ago to 5000 today by the development of a suitable habitat for ground station.

The station plants and maintains plants to attract a variety of species and a large amount of species.

What do trees and bushes give to the birds?

· Food source: nectar, fruit, seed.

· Hideaway

· Breeding Site

So do not prune plants to create an aesthetically pleasing landscape. Scrub with low-hanging branches creates a refuge for birds.

Do not use insecticide. Use a motor scythe.

In general plant natural Judean hills trees and shrubs. Distinguish between plants suitable for the northern face and the south face.

Plants planted near the station live with wealth of fruit - HETEROMELES ARBUTIFOLIA and Pyracantha coccinea.

Pistacia lentiscus (bush) yields fruit in August-October

Orchard trees are a good source of food for migrating birds . There is a section of mulberry trees at the station.

Pine trees are used as nesting sites.

Calabrian (Cyprus) Pine is resistant to pests and invasive plant.

Stone Pine kernel does not always succeed.

Cercis siliquastrum (Judas Tree) provides relatively early nectar mass and therefore is an important tree.

There are three ways to manage natural systems in the city:

  • gradual replacement
  • shaving
  • do not touch

A dead tree that treasure for birds - many creatures live there some of which the birds eat.

Transferring and planting a wide variety of Geophytes that provide food for various species of insects and mammals.

Maintenance

Not plowing No insecticides Cut down invasive trees - Ailanthus altissima.

Pile up pruned tree cuttings. The piles are used as a breeding site for reptiles.

There is a small pool at the station. Falling water oxygenates the water entering the pool.

The front of the pool with aquatic plants in the back with Phragmites australis and Typha.

Garden maintenance is done by volunteers: Care and feeding tables, bottles of sweet drinks and peanuts chains.

Visitors pay for operations to finance the maintenance station.

At the station there is an artificial burrow populated by a female porcupine whose activities are recorded with a video camera.

We watched her on a visit to Mr. porcupine.