NEWS

08 Aug, 2019

Oregon State University’s Dr. Anthony S. Davis to Keynote at Inaugural Forest Summit: Global Action and Armenia

Interim dean and professor at the College of Forestry at Oregon State University to present in Yerevan this October.

Armenia Tree Project (ATP) and the American University of Armenia (AUA) Acopian Center for the Environment, organizers of an upcoming global forestry conference in Yerevan,...

16 Jul, 2019

First-Ever International Forestry Summit Heading to Yerevan

The inaugural “Forest Summit: Global Action and Armenia” will bring global leaders in reforestation to Armenia’s capital in October

July 15, 2019 – Armenia Tree Project (ATP) and the American University of Armenia (AUA) Acopian Center for the Environment...

25 Jun, 2019

Report on State of Forests Released at United Nations: A Brief Synopsis for Armenia

By Jason Sohigian, Deputy Director

Forests are vital in fighting erosion and desertification in the harsh climates of Armenia. They host a wealth of biodiversity including the Caucasian Leopard and provide livelihoods for rural populations that have few other sources of revenue. These forests...

24 Jun, 2019

Don’t Be Overwhelmed by Negative News

By Jeanmarie Papelian, Executive Director

I’m pleased to present to you ATP’s spring 2019 Trees for Life newsletter. With this publication, we aim to demonstrate that ATP’s work is about so much more than planting trees. We sustain Armenia’s environment by ensuring a high survival rate of...

18 Jun, 2019

Building Bridges Empowers Our Youth and Fosters a Deeper Connection between the Diaspora and Armenia

By Jeanmarie Papelian, Executive Director

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” We find these words by the late revolutionary political leader Nelson Mandela to be a source of inspiration.

Back in 2010, with the support of the Thomas...

15 Jun, 2019

ATP Opens the Charles G. Bilezikian Greenhouse Where Plants and Minds Will Grow

On June 15, Armenia Tree Project (ATP) opened the Charles G. Bilezikian Greenhouse in Margahovit Village, Lori. Attending the opening ceremony were the Bilezikian Family of Boston, ATP Executive Director Jeanmarie Papelian and team, the Deputy Governor of Lori, the Head of Margahovit community, Margahovit...

14 May, 2019

City of Boston Representatives and Armenia Tree Project Unite to Plant New Trees in Dorchester Park

Seven new trees planted Tuesday in Boston’s Dorchester Park as Armenia Tree Project celebrates 25 years of improving tree health in Armenia and abroad.

Tuesday, May 14, 2019 – Armenia Tree Project (ATP) proudly brought its tree-planting mission to Boston’s Dorchester Park on Tuesday,...

22 Apr, 2019

Armenia Tree Project to Bring its Tree-Planting Mission to Boston

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the non-profit will contribute funds and trees to Boston’s Dorchester Park

WOBURN, MA--In recognition of its 25th anniversary, Armenia Tree Project (ATP) is proud to spread its tree-planting mission to Boston with a ceremonial...

20 Mar, 2019

Armenia Tree Project Celebrates 25 Years of Growth

With millions of trees and hundreds of jobs established across Armenia, the organization celebrates its continued growth with a series of events

WOBURN, MA--In recognition of tomorrow’s International Day of Forests, Armenia Tree Project is proud to announce its plans...

19 Mar, 2019

Annual Report: 25 Years of Sustaining, Empowering, and Teaching

By Jeanmarie Papelian

I’m pleased to share ATP’s annual report with you. As you’ll see in these pages, we’re continuing to fulfill our mission of using trees to help Armenians improve their standard of living. Last year, our four nurseries produced...