Israel’s Society for Protection of Nature Turns 60 Amid Doubts Over Future – Haaretz

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Haaretz Israel’s Society for Protection of Nature turns 60 amid doubts over future Haaretz For several years its executives have not been people directly engaged in nature conservation; its CEO is a financial manager, and former MK Haim Oron serves…
Garry Rogers‘s insight:

The temptation to ‘follow the money’ often overwhelms conservation organizations.  At a recent meeting with a national organization, a member boasted about funds received from the Walton family.  No concerns for social or environmental compromises were discussed.  Interest focused on the amount of money and future relations.

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