# My Forest Armenia

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My Forest Armenia Իմ Անտառ Հայաստան Formation 2019 Type Nonprofit Purpose Reforestation Headquarters Yerevan Region served Armenia Founder Andre Gumuchdjian Website myforestarmenia.org

**My Forest Armenia** ([Armenian](/source/Armenian_language): Իմ Անտառ Հայաստան, [romanized](/source/Romanization_of_Armenian): *Im Antar Hayastan*) is a [non-profit organization](/source/Non-profit_organization) founded in 2019, in [Yerevan](/source/Yerevan), Armenia. The organization was established with the initial goal of offsetting [carbon emissions](/source/Carbon_emissions) from burning [fossil fuels](/source/Fossil_fuel), which was carried out through [reforestation](/source/Reforestation) and [afforestation](/source/Afforestation) efforts in the [Lori](/source/Lori_Province) and [Tavush](/source/Tavush_Province) provinces of Armenia.[1] The organization planted 910,000 trees in Armenia in 2023.[2][3]

## Mission and vision

My Forest Armenia's mission is to sustainably increase forest coverage, combat environmental challenges like carbon emissions, [soil erosion](/source/Soil_erosion), and [desertification](/source/Desertification), and preserve [biodiversity](/source/Biodiversity). The organization aims to empower local communities under the guidance of scientists and expert foresters.[1]

## History and founding

In its early stages, My Forest Armenia focused on [carbon offsetting](/source/Carbon_offsetting), but as the project evolved, Andre Gumuchdjian, founder and current CEO, recognized the vital role of forests in supporting life on Earth. Understanding the complexity of ecosystems and the essential services provided by forests, the organization's mission expanded to sustainable afforestation.[4]

### Development and expansion

The organization has grown to a team of 50 people, with up to 240 individuals joining during planting and maintenance seasons. The team comprises professionals from various fields.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

In collaboration with the [Armenian National Agrarian University](/source/Armenian_National_Agrarian_University), My Forest Armenia established a greenhouse dedicated to growing tree seedlings and serving educational and research purposes. The organization's initiatives significantly contribute to improving the quality of life and socio-economic conditions in the regions they operate.[5]

In collaboration with [Armenia Tree Project](/source/Armenia_Tree_Project) and Shen, the organization co-founded the [Armenia Forest Alliance](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Armenia_Forest_Alliance&action=edit&redlink=1) in 2021.[6]

### Milestones

My Forest Armenia initiated its first planting in [Shirakamut](/source/Shirakamut), Lori, in November 2020, and by April 2021, they had planted 140,000 trees. The organization's goal is to plant 800,000 trees annually, with a commitment to sustainable practices and community empowerment.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

The organization's impact goes beyond afforestation; it positively influences local communities by creating jobs and fostering economic activities such as eco-tourism and beekeeping.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*]

#### Recent accomplishments

The fall planting season of 2023 marked a milestone for My Forest Armenia. With a team of 240 tree planters, foremen, and drivers, the organization planted a record-breaking 583,513 trees and shrubs. In total, 910,303 trees were planted in 2023, representing various species, including [Caucasian oak](/source/Caucasian_oak), wild pear, [pine](/source/Pine), [birch](/source/Birch), [wild apple](/source/Wild_apple), and others.[2]

The organization collaborates with volunteers and corporate partners, such as One Tree Planted, UN Armenia,[7] and the [Children of Armenia Fund (COAF)](/source/Children_of_Armenia_Fund),[8] among many other partners, in achieving their goals. The [Central Bank of Armenia](/source/Central_Bank_of_Armenia) and the [Union of Banks of Armenia](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Union_of_Banks_of_Armenia&action=edit&redlink=1) together planted 160,000 trees on 50 hectares of land on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the [Armenian dram](/source/Armenian_dram).[9]

## See also

- [Armenia Tree Project](/source/Armenia_Tree_Project)

- [Armenian Environmental Network](/source/Armenian_Environmental_Network)

- [Geography of Armenia](/source/Geography_of_Armenia)

- [Social issues in Armenia](/source/Social_issues_in_Armenia)

## External links

- [Official site](https://myforestarmenia.org/)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_1-1) ["My Forest Armenia Officially Launches in Yerevan – Asbarez.com"](https://asbarez.com/my-forest-armenia-officially-launches-in-yerevan/). Retrieved 2024-01-15.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:1_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:1_2-1) ["583,513 Trees Planted in Fall 2023: A Record-Breaking Achievement!"](https://myforestarmenia.org/news/583,513_trees_planted_in_fall_2023:_a_record-breaking_achievement!). *My Forest Armenia*. Retrieved 2024-01-15.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** [""My Forest Armenia" organization will build a greenhouse for forest saplings in Lori Marz"](https://www.1lurer.am/hy/2022/12/15/%C2%AB%D4%BB%D5%B4-%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%BF%D5%A1%D5%BC-%D5%80%D5%A1%D5%B5%D5%A1%D5%BD%D5%BF%D5%A1%D5%B6%C2%BB-%D5%AF%D5%A1%D5%A6%D5%B4%D5%A1%D5%AF%D5%A5%D6%80%D5%BA%D5%B8%D6%82%D5%A9%D5%B5%D5%B8%D6%82%D5%B6%D5%A8-%D4%BC%D5%B8%D5%BC%D5%B8%D6%82-%D5%B4%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%A6%D5%B8%D6%82%D5%B4-%D5%AF%D5%AF%D5%A1%D5%BC%D5%B8%D6%82%D6%81%D5%AB-%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%BF%D5%A1%D5%BC%D5%A1%D5%B5%D5%AB%D5%B6-%D5%BF%D5%B6%D5%AF%D5%AB%D5%B6%D5%A5%D6%80%D5%AB-%D5%BB%D5%A5%D6%80%D5%B4%D5%B8%D6%81/850200). *1lurer.am*. Retrieved 2024-01-30.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Viva-MTS and "My Forest Armenia" organization continue the environmental partnership"](https://www.civilnet.am/news/755755/%D5%BE%D5%AB%D5%BE%D5%A1-%D5%B4%D5%BF%D5%BD-%D5%B6-%D5%B8%D6%82-%D5%AB%D5%B4-%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%BF%D5%A1%D5%BC-%D5%B0%D5%A1%D5%B5%D5%A1%D5%BD%D5%BF%D5%A1%D5%B6-%D5%AF%D5%A1%D5%A6%D5%B4%D5%A1%D5%AF%D5%A5%D6%80%D5%BA%D5%B8%D6%82%D5%A9%D5%B5%D5%B8%D6%82%D5%B6%D5%A8-%D5%B7%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%B8%D6%82%D5%B6%D5%A1%D5%AF%D5%B8%D6%82%D5%B4-%D5%A5%D5%B6-%D5%A2%D5%B6%D5%A1%D5%BA%D5%A1%D5%B0%D5%BA%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%A1%D5%AF%D5%A1%D5%B6-%D5%A3%D5%B8%D6%80%D5%AE%D5%A8%D5%B6%D5%AF%D5%A5%D6%80%D5%B8%D6%82%D5%A9%D5%B5%D5%B8%D6%82%D5%B6%D5%A8/). *civilnet.am*. Retrieved 2024-01-30.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Institutional Partners"](https://myforestarmenia.org/institutional-partners). *myforestarmenia.org*. Retrieved 2024-01-18.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["The Forest Alliance of Armenia was founded"](http://www.mnp.am/en/news/forest-alliance-of-armenia-founded). *Ministry of Environment*. Retrieved 2024-01-18.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Green gift from the UN Armenia Office to Armenia"](https://mediamax.am/en/news/society/49530/). *mediamax.am*. Retrieved 2024-01-15.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** admin (2020-06-07). ["Green and SMART: partnership with seeds of growth"](https://www.coaf.org/myforestarmenia/). *Children of Armenia Fund (COAF)*. Retrieved 2024-01-15.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["New Forest on the Occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Armenian Dram"](https://ameriabank.am/en/media-room/articleid/5509/amd-30th-anniversary/). *Ameriabank*. Retrieved 2024-01-15.

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