Hula Valley Google Earth Tour
Take a video tour of Hula Valley, Israel, which highlights Lake Agmon, a restored wetland that was once part of an 85 km2 wetland network. Human activity in the valley now includes ecotourism based around the wetland, as well as major agricultural development. It is also an important migratory bird fly-way. The video was created for the Agricultural Wetlands Research Network. The Hula Valley is one of the case studies being discussed by network members.
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