The Isrel Nture nd Prks uthority (INP) is governmentl body chrged with the protection of nture, lndscpe nd heritge in Isrel. To crry out these functions properly, the INP hs three min gols: 1. Protection of biodiversity, ecosystems nd lndscpes in ntionl prks, nture reserves nd open spces. 2. Protection of heritge sites in ntionl prks nd nture reserves nd fostering them for the benefit of visitors. 3. Eduction to instill the vlues of protection of nture, lndscpe nd heritge sites nd to increse public wreness of these issues. The INP conducts surveys nd studies on n on-going bsis to ssess the sttus of flor nd fun throughout the country. Ech yer count is mde of gzelles, qutic birds nd rptors, nd other nimls, nd INP field personnel tke smples of wild plnts for ssessment. In the dullm reserve, the INP mintins n ecologicl reserch sttion for long-term studies, which is connected to network of interntionl sttions.
