Relocation operation: The giant olive tree that moved from Tel Aviv to Ariel Sharon Park

A mature olive tree over five meters tall was relocated from Tel Aviv to Ariel Sharon Park in an operation involving pruning, transportation, and lifting by crane. The move is part of a collaboration with the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, whereby trees designated for relocation due to construction are directed to the park.

A mature olive tree over five meters tall was relocated from Tel Aviv to Ariel Sharon Park in an unusual logistical operation. The tree underwent significant pruning, was transported separately, and was lifted by crane into a pre-dug pit about two meters deep. It is now connected to a daily irrigation system designed to help it take root. Behind the move is a collaboration between Ariel Sharon Park and the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality, whereby trees designated for relocation due to planning and construction needs are directed to the park, where they receive a new home. The article presents the move as an example of the connection between the city and nature, emphasizing that mature trees can continue their lives in another green space instead of disappearing from the landscape.