Historical Trees of Jordan
The
Historical Trees of Jordan project aims at generating
awareness within the local communities about the existence
of historical trees in Jordan, protecting them through
public awareness campaigns highlighting the importance of
conserving these trees to preserve biodiversity, and
collecting and documenting the scientific data in a resource
book containing photographs and historical information about
the trees. During the 18-month project, field studies and
research were conducted on approximately 500 trees located
in 45 sites throughout the kingdom.
The project is implemented by the Jordan River Foundation in
cooperation with the Forestry Department and the Watershed
Management Project/GTZ at the Ministry of Agriculture. It is
funded by the Global Environment Facility/Small Grants
Program (UNDP).
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Crossing The River Jordan
This area has a formidable history and is
well known both within and beyond the Middle East region.
From prehistoric times to present day, many have crossed the
River Jordan to reach lands on both sides of the river, or
as a step on other major journeys.
The Jordan River Foundation, in coordination with the United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
(UNESCO), has documented the history of the King Hussein
Bridge through the Crossing the River Jordan project, as
part of ongoing efforts to preserve the cultural heritage of
the bridge and the surrounding area.
Jordan In
Bloom – Wildflowers of the Holy Land
Striking
original watercolors by Dasha Fomicheva portray the
incredible beauty and diversity of Jordan’s flora. The text
by Lytton John Musselman frames these plants in the heritage
of the kingdom as reflected in sacred writings, poetry,
history and local uses. Together, the text and pictures
provide a unique exhibit of Holy Land wildflowers that will
delight readers.
Proceeds from the sale of Jordan in
Bloom go to the Jordan River Children Program.
