Deforestation is a major problem in Armenia, with forest coverage decreasing from 30% in 1990 to only 6% currently. An online platform is being created to allow activists, journalists and citizens to report and map illegal tree cuttings, raise awareness of the issue, and coordinate conservation efforts. The website will use the Ushahidi platform and Google Maps to crowdsource location data on tree cuttings and allow users to receive alerts. The goal is to establish a coordination space for conservation groups and sustain the site through donations and promotion on social media platforms.

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11. # save the trees Sustainability There is a group of activists and journalists in Yerevan, who are struggling for the conservation of green areas in Armenia. Currently they don’t have any tools or a “space” for coordinating their efforts. The website will serve as an online workspace for them. We plan to collect donations to cover the costs of maintenance, technical support, etc.