Zev Naveh
1919–2011 (age 92)
Biography
Zev Naveh was an ecologist whose dedication to understanding the natural world guided his research and teaching. He championed conservation and the responsible stewardship of Israel’s landscapes, ensuring scientific rigor was matched by heartfelt advocacy for the environment.
Colleagues and students remember him for his calm wisdom and the respect he showed to every creature he studied, values that endure in the ecological initiatives he helped nurture. His memory is cherished by those visiting Gal’ed.