Ramat Hanadiv LTSER Platform - Israel

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Site Name
Ramat Hanadiv LTSER Platform
Short name
RHD Platform
Country
Israel
Operating Organisation
Site Manager
Funding Agency
Site Description
The Ramat Hanadiv LTSER platform is a unique texture of the region surrounding Hanadiv Valley and Taninim River basin. It integrates nature values with agriculture, rural communities, and heritage sites. The platform extends over an area of apprx. 15,500 hectares, including Ramat Hanadiv Nature Park and five neighboring municipal Councils: 1. Binyamina Givat-Ada (Urban; Local Council ) 2. Zikhron Ya’akov (Urban; Local Council ) 3. Hof Hacarmel (Rural; Regional Council) 4. Jisr A-Zarqa )Arab village; Local Council) 5. Alona (Rural; Regional Council) Ramat Hanadiv LTER site is located in the heart of the platform, at the southern tip of the Carmel Mountain Ridge. Ramat Hanadiv spreads over approximately 450 hectares of typical natural Mediterranean vegetation, surrounding the Memorial Gardens in which Baron Benjamin Edmond de Rothschild and his wife are buried. With mean annual rainfall of 500-600 mm and mean annual temperature of 170C-190C, Ramat Hanadiv Nature Park is characterized by diverse habitats and communities.
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2023-09-21 08:09:32

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General Characteristics and Status
Site Status
Operational
Year Established
2014
Observed properties
Affiliation and Network Specific Information
Affiliation
LTER EuropeThis site is a verified "LTER Europe" member.
EUROPARCThe affiliation of this site with "EUROPARC" is not verified by the network on DEIMS-SDR.
LTER IsraelThis site is a verified "LTER Israel" member.
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Agriculture
Agriculture
Ramat Hanadiv natural park
Ramat Hanadiv natural park
Ramat Hanadiv surrounding
Ramat Hanadiv surrounding
Topography
Topography
Topography
Topography
The platform area
The platform area
Geographic
Elevation (average)
60.00msl
Elevation (min)
0.00msl
Elevation (max)
120.00msl
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