Archangel Ancient Tree Archive

“The board of directors review the form 990 prior to filing.”

“The board meets regularly and monitors the conflict of interest policy along with the executive director. Monthly meetings are also internally amongst managers.”

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available upon request. Contact information is provided on the organization's website. Additionally, the articles of nonprofit incorporation and annual reports are available from michigan dept of energy, labor & economic growth at www.dleg.state.mi.us/bcs_corp/sr_corp.asp.”

“Archangel ancient tree archive (aata) was established to propagate, archive and reforest the earth with the propagules of some of the world's most important old-growth trees to benefit all life through the natural filtering powers of trees to increase oxygenation, sequester carbon dioxide, and provide beneficial aerosols and medicines. Aata also educates and motivates others to understand the importance of our mission through lectures, print, video, as well as through our website and social media sources. We take part in a variety of environmental forums and donate trees for planting events such as earth day, arbor day, boy/girl scouts of america, grand openings, churches, school events and conservation district projects. Aata searches for ancient trees and begins the process of seeking the owner's permission to collect and propagate a tree. Following collection, it sets up a routine to propagate the offspring of the parent trees and then archives them in living libraries for future propagation.”

“Collection: archangel ancient tree archive (aata) collected cuttings from mature sequoia and coast redwood trees from california to increase inventory. Propagation: aata continued with successful tissue culture with concentration on coast redwoods and giant sequoia and also had success with other species. This process enables the organization to mass produce replicas of these iconic trees. 2021 was the fifth year for growing out the inventory of 1000 giant sequoia seedlings and 10,000 coast redwood and other species. Aata erected an additional outdoor polyhouse to propagate and grow outdoors. Archiving: aata continues to expand their living libraries. Reforestation: aata donated and shipped 1000 black willows to schools and envirionmental groups in michigan, and 3000 coast redwoods and 500 giant sequoia that were planted by volunteers in oregon, washington, california, michigan, and florida. Aata had 2 major plantings with school children at sequoia crest, californian, in a burn area, and also at the presidio in san francisco. Education and outreach: aata continues to refine its website by adding additional videos and articles to further educate the public. Aata continues to be involved with media opportunities including national radio and television, in print and online. No in-school programs with a focus on youth education and "propagating propagators" were held in 2021 because of covid-19. Aata will continue to host tree school, for k-12 school groups, and adult church, and other groups at the aata facility as well as school onsite visits. These programs and events include collection, propagation, and planting demonstrations and techniques. Aata is in the process of developing a virtual tree school.”