The Threat

Environmental Film Series
Film No. 1: "Shikahogh"
Film No. 2: "Yerevan: City or Desert?"
Film No. 3: "Threads of Hope" (Lake Sevan)
Film No. 4: "From Need To Greed" (Illegal Logging)
Film No. 5: "Deadly Formulas" (Air Pollution)
Film No. 6: "Plant a Tree"
Film No. 7: "Waste"
Film No. 8: "Flowing Wealth"
Film No. 9: “Poisoning for Profit” (Mining)
Film No. 10: "Evil Quartet" (Biodiversity)
Film No. 11: "Specially Protected Natural Areas"
Film No. 12: "A Gold Mine for Lake Sevan"
Film No. 13: "Bread of the Children"
Film No. 14: "The Victims of the Black Bull" (Teghut)

The Problem
Armenia is facing the worse ecological threat in its history. Over 750,000 cubic meters of forest coverage are now being cut annually. At the current rate of deforestation, Armenia faces the probability of turning into a barren desert within 50 years.

Taking Action
Several steps can be taken to combat deforestation. Firstly, affordable fuel alternatives to wood need to be provided to communities, especially in the rural regions. Equally as important, citizens need to be educated about the consequences of excess forest removal.

Maps
Tree planting projects in Armenia 1994 through 2005 >>
Fruit Harvest Map of Armenia 1997 through 2005 >>
Tree planting projects in Yerevan 1994 through 2005 >>
Fruit Harvest Map of Yerevan 1997 through 2005 >>
Forests in Armenia >>
Forests after 20 years of deforestation >>

Facts and Figures About Armenia’s Environment >>

Resources and Data >>

Links >>