LTER Israel
General Information
Web Address
Description of Network
Israel Long-term Ecological Research (LTER) was founded in 1997 and currently includes 12 sites across the countries climate and demographic gradients. The network’s foci include: 1) establishment of a common theoretical framework (ecological integrity); 2) harmonization of data collection to facilitate cross-site research; and 3) the implementation and operation of new socio-ecological (LTSER) research platforms.
This agenda is aligned with the research activities of participating scientists, as well as with existing and developing collaborations with partners in the European LTER network. There are several scientific research projects at the LTER sites and LTSER platforms. Such projects include:
1. Quantification of variables of ecological integrity.
2. EcoPotential – Improving Future Ecosystem Benefits through Earth Observation.
3. Ecosystem integrity and self-organization of ecosystems and landscapes.
4. Critical zones.
This agenda is aligned with the research activities of participating scientists, as well as with existing and developing collaborations with partners in the European LTER network. There are several scientific research projects at the LTER sites and LTSER platforms. Such projects include:
1. Quantification of variables of ecological integrity.
2. EcoPotential – Improving Future Ecosystem Benefits through Earth Observation.
3. Ecosystem integrity and self-organization of ecosystems and landscapes.
4. Critical zones.
Belongs to
Verified member sites
19 sites:
| Arava Platform (ARV) (LTER_EU_IL_016) |
| Avdat (AVD) (LTER_EU_IL_002) |
| Gilat (GLT), LTSER Northen Negev (LTER_EU_IL_003) |
| Karei Deshe (KRD) (LTER_EU_IL_001) |
| Kdoshim (KDO) (LTER_EU_IL_004) |
| Lake Kinneret |
| LTSER Negev highland (LTER_EU_IL_017) |
| LTSER Northern Negev (LTER_EU_IL_005) |
| Matta (LTER_EU_IL_018) |
| Morris Kahn Marine Research Station |
Observed Properties
| vegetation layer structure | Researched by 6 sites |
| wind direction (mean and gust) | Researched by 6 sites |
| inorganic nitrogen content | Researched by 5 sites |
| crop growth rate | Researched by 5 sites |
| forest structure | Researched by 5 sites |
| total carbon | Researched by 5 sites |
| patch density | Researched by 5 sites |
*This page is generated automatically using the available information in DEIMS-SDR describing the sites in this network/RI. Sites that are not documented on DEIMS-SDR are not featured on this page. We cannot therefore guarantee that this page will always reflect the actual list of sites for the network/RI.