The Jewish National Fund and the Education Ministry have introduced a new study program intended to instill Israeli school children with a love of frees. Each student will be expected to plant at least one free a year in the school year of their vicinity and classes will visit afforestation areas where the youngest will participate in free planting ceremonies.
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