The Department of State initiated a Women in Science Hall of Fame in 2010 to honor outstanding female scientists throughout the Middle East and North Africa.  New hall of fame members are selected annually for their accomplishments, and we hope to develop a strong network of professional women scientists across the region.  These role models …

On January 14th and 15th 2014, a US Forest Service team conducted a technical exchange mission to Israel addressing issues related to reforestation in dryland ecosystems, seed collection and processing, and tree nursery management. In collaboration with the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL), site visits were made to planting sites, seed processing facilities, and …