Forest. Planet. Together.
MyForest community forests (Közösségi Erdőkért Alapítvány, 14.Pk.60.503/2019/2.) is an
initiative that strives to establish a platform first in Hungary, and then on international levels, in order to double the number of forests on Earth.
The number of forests on the planet shall be doubled as one of the main reasons for global warming is that two-thirds of the forests have disappeared since the industrial revolution. The remaining one third can no longer bind the amount of CO2 emitted by human activities, leading to global warming and ultimately to the extinction of human civilization.
MyForest acts as a connecting platform bringing together
- ordinary citizens who are concerned about the climate and intend to contribute to the common goal by planting trees;
- businesses that participate in planting the forests;
- landowners who contribute to the project by offering their lands; i. e. by providing their lands for afforestation; and
- businesses that want to plant trees for their customers.
Our Goal
To stop global warming by doubling the number of forests on the planet
How?
For every soul on Earth approx. 200 trees should be planted in order to double the current size of forests and thus to regain at least two-thirds of the woodlands of the 18-19th centuries.
The land currently covered by forest is roughly one third of that era.
Why?
Because forests (trees) absorb and bind CO2 from the air, the gas which causes global warming.
Our forests currently reduced to one third of the size compared to that of 200 years ago, i. e. the state before the industrial revolution, can no longer absorb the amount of CO2 emitted by mankind.
However, if we double their size, they can bind double the amount of CO2 which would lead to a reduced CO2 concentration, enabling us to reverse the threatening processes of today.
The Team
We are driven by personal motivations considering environmental protection and the deceleration of global warming vital.
We saw neither top-down, nor lateral initiatives tackling the issue and got to the point where we felt that likes and words were not enough. It was then that we started to think about the possibilities of the individual. We want to be able to play with our grandchildren in decent circumstances.
Since this project came to life, all of us have been working on it besides our everyday duties.
How can you join us?
As a land owner
You can offer your land for afforestation; currently we accept free offers.
We are working on the legal ways to lease the land offered. In this case you commit to leasing us your land – you receive the money you would get by selling the parcel, more or less, while still remaining the owner of it.
As a student
Plant a tree as an adopter, or plant your own seedlings with friends. This way your class will have its own forest, which creates a life-long connection.
As an individual
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You can finance the planting and nurturing of trees, thus becoming an adopter.
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You can join our team as a volunteer, participating in the planting and other activities.
As a business
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Plant a tree for you customers tied to your service or product.
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Organize a team-building event at your workplace - have your own tree or forest.
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Join planting and managing forests. In this case you commit to afforesting an area rented by MyForest and also to looking after that forest. We calculate the costs of this activity to make it worthwhile for your just as if you grew corn or wheat.
Projects
Planned
Next Project
4.77 hectare
Plantation of oak, mixed hardwood and wild fruit forest
Expected planting time: autumn 2024
Supporters:
seedling planting supported
Actual - Funded
Kerekharaszt 3.
2.7 hectare
Plantation of oak, mixed hardwood and wild fruit forest
Expected planting time: autumn 2023 - spring 2024
Supporters:
seedling planting supported
Actual - Funded
Ják 3.
5 hectare
Plantation of oak, mixed hardwood and wild fruit forest
Expected planting time: autumn 2023
Supporters:
seedling planting supported
Actual - Funded
Ják 2.
4 hectare
Plantation of oak, mixed hardwood and wild fruit forest
Expected planting time: autumn 2023
Supporters:
seedling planting supported
Completed afforestation - Funded
Ják 1.
2.29 hectare
Plantation of oak, mixed hardwood and wild fruit forest
Expected planting time: autumn 2023
Supporters:
seedling planting supported
Completed afforestation - Funded
Szarvasgede 4
4,75 hectare
Plantation of oak, mixed hardwood and wild fruit forest
Expected planting date: autumn 2022
Supporters:
seedling planting supported
Completed afforestation - Funded
Kerekharaszt 2.
2,28 hectare
Plantation of oak, mixed hardwood and wild fruit forest
Expected planting date: autumn 2022 - spring 2023
Supporters:
seedling planting supported
Completed afforestation - Funded
Szarvasgede 3.
2,31 ha.
Plantation of oak, mixed hardwood and wild fruit forest
Date of planting: autumn 2021 - autumn 2022
Supporters:
seedling planting supported
Completed afforestation - Funded
Erzsébet village, Baranya county, Hungary,
1,74 hectare
hrsz.: 041/16.
Plantation of oak, mixed hardwood and wild fruit forest
Date of planting: autumn 2021
Supporters:
seedling planting supported
Completed afforestation - Funded
Erzsébet village, Baranya county, Hungary,
2 hectare
hrsz.: 041/16.
Plantation of oak, mixed hardwood and wild fruit forest
Date of planting: autumn 2021
Supporters:
seedling planting supported
Completed afforestation - Funded
Szarvasgede village, Hungary, outskirts
1 ha
Plantation of oak, mixed hardwood and wild fruit forest
Date of planting: November, 2019
event:
Supporters:
seedling planting is already supported
Tree adoption
The cost of trees was calculated in the following way, using the items below:
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cost of the land (purchasing/leasing the land);
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land works: clearing the land from overgrown bush, plowing;
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temporary fencing (to protect the land and the saplings);
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cost of the saplings, transportation and planting;
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everyone works as a volunteer in the foundation, however, the contributions should cover the operating costs of the organisation
The amount needed to plant one tree: 750 HUF.
Calculate like this: each acre is planted with approx. 10.000 saplings/seedlings. In 40 years, around 1.000 of them will survive and be part of the forest. So, if you donate 10 saplings, you will surely have one tree in the forest in 40 years. Still, donating less than 10 trees has its significance too, as you will be part of the afforesting community.
In addition, every forest has its maintenance cost for the first 10 years (cutting twigs, picking dying seedlings, pest control, replenishment of trees)
Közösségi Erdőkért Alapítvány guarantees every supporter the followings for their contribution:
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Every person, even by financing only one tree in any MyForest forest will become the ‘owner’* of all MyForest forests. Thus they are entitled to visit any forest with families, friends, spend time there, organize programs, etc. This does not mean, however, that others are not allowed to visit these forests; indeed, we encourage everyone who loves nature and the woods to do so.
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‘What will happen to the trees?’ people ask.
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We establish so-called permanent forests on the lands offered, that is, the trees there are not supposed to be felled. The trees are a property of no-one, the only owner of these woods is the planet Earth, with all the living creatures on it.
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We take care of these forest for 10 years; after this period their future will be in nature’s hands; the foundation will continue to do everything in its power, including the necessary maintenance works.
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You can support us via wire transfer by clicking on any of the packages. If you don’t receive a confirmation of the transfer after 2 workdays, please contact us at: myforestkozossegierdok@gmail.com!
* the word ‘owner’ is used in quotation marks because it does not refer to real property. The right of possession established by the funds is symbolic.
Packages
Key supporters:
