Lying in the verdant hills of Galilee, approximately halfway between Nazareth and Tiberias, KKL's Tree Planting Center at Golani junction is the northernmost of its planting centers.

The junction is named after the I.D.F's Golani Brigade, which established a museum and memorial to its fallen soldiers nearby. In addition to its modern significance, the area is also steeped in thousands of years of history, from the biblical story of Deborah the prophetess and her victory over the Canaanite forces, to the Battle of the Horns of Hittim, where Salah a Din led his armies to victory over the Crusaders in 1187.

A variety of trees are being planted here, including pine, cypress, acacia, pepper, lentisk, myrtle, pomegranate, Judas tree, laurel, oak, cedar and carob species.

HOW TO GET THERE

By private car, taxi, or tour bus, follow the arrows on the map.

Head east from Golani junction toward Tiberia for 2 km. to the entrance to Kibbutz Lavi, where one sees a sign for the Tree Planting Center. Turn left then left again following the signs to the Tree Planting Center.