myMerch is committed to the protection of endangered wildlife
For the preservation of unique habitats
Together with Wilderness International, myMerch protects endangered rainforests in Peru and Canada - and thus important habitats for many animal and plant species that also provide us with a healthy climate.
Protect even more rainforest together with myMerch!
Donations
of wilderness sponsors have protected
m2 of old-growth forest
forever protected, thus ensuring that
tonnes of CO2
remain permanently stored in the biomass of the forest
myMerch is a company founded in 2019 on Lake Chiemsee that designs, produces and distributes merchandise products for creators and influencers. myMerch values creativity, personality, individuality, customer friendliness, regional finishing and sustainability (certified suppliers, e.g. GOTS, PETA APPROVED VEGAN, OEKO TEX). The company has sent over 250,000 parcels to date and works with well-known creators such as Robert Marc Lehmann, Fabio Schäfer and Aljoscha.
The commitment of myMerch
The commitment of myMerch
The protected square meters in the myMerch Community Forest come from different projects. We have created an overview for you here. We are sure that this list will grow enormously in the future - as will the trees that we have been able to protect together so far.
myMerch Robert Marc Lehmann Calendar
Each calendar by Robert Marc Lehmann protects 1m² of endangered rainforest forever.myMerch Robert Marc Lehmann Annual planner
Each annual planner by Robert Marc Lehmann protects 1 m² of endangered rainforest forever.myMerch orders in the Mission Earth Shop
Each Robert Marc Lehmann garment protects 1 m2 of temperate rainforest in Canada forever. Here you can download your certificate.
The myMerch forest in Canada
Donations
m2 of old-growth forest
tonnes of CO2
Impressions from the protected area in Canada
The wilderness areas that myMerch protects in the temperate rainforest are located on Porcher Island on the west coast of Canada. They are the most species-rich ecosystem in the northern hemisphere. Their ancient giant trees provide a secure habitat for an incredible number of animal and plant species.
Among seaweed and kelp, a playful mink pursues its favorite food, abalone.
A deer on the rocky beach
Nestled in soft layers of ancient sphagnum moss grows rare long-leaved sundew, its nectar drops glistening in a rare sunbeam. In the silence of the bog, it lures flies into its trap with its sticky tentacles.
A rare coastal wolf on beach patrol.
The gnarled, old trees defy the harsh weather of the north coast. In the shelter of their thicket, otters can enjoy their seafood in peace, fertilizing the forest floor with the minerals from the shells.
In the sea, otters hunt for mussels and snails.
The myMerch forest in Peru
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Donations
m2 of old-growth forest
tonnes of CO2
remain permanently stored in the biomass of the forest
Impressions from the protected area in Peru
In Peru, the protected areas are located in the Madre de Dios region, not far from the city of Puerto Maldonado along the Tambopata River. The most species-rich ecosystem on earth can be found here: playful monkeys, mysterious jaguars and liana-covered jungle giants have their habitat here.
The view over the treetops of the rainforest is unique. Some giant trees can reach over 70 meters in height!
Imposing buttress roots provide stability for the jungle's giant trees.
Magnificent macaws regularly fly over the protected areas.
Along the Tambopata River, where our protected areas are located, there are still dense contiguous areas of rainforest.
A spectacled caiman sunbathes on the riverbank.
You can also often see the cute capybaras there.
Transparency
Why old-growth forest protection with WI?
myMerch was particularly impressed by Wilderness International's transparent and specific use of the donations: €1 donation protects 1 m2 old-growth forest - forever. Donors receive a certificate with the geo-coordinates and an aerial photo of the protected forest area, as well as a tax-deductible donation receipt.
You too can protect a piece of rainforest with myMerch
Let's continue on this path together and preserve even more unique wilderness in the long term:
Your wilderness protection certificate
You will receive a personalized certificate of the piece of wilderness you protected immediately after your donation.
Protect temperate rainforest with myMerch
About Wilderness International
The foundation, which is based in Peru, Canada and Germany, purchases legally secure wilderness areas and protects them for the future. The purchases are refinanced through donations, which ensure the long-term protection of the areas, supports environmental education projects, and research into CO2 storage and biodiversity.
Wilderness International purchases primary rainforest areas with land title and legally protects them for all future. Donations refinance the purchases and at the same time finance long-term protection as well as environmental education and research. Donors receive a personalized certificate with the exact geo-coordinates and aerial photograph of the forest area they are protecting. Thus, the use and impact of the donation is tangible and directly traceable. We are currently working in the temperate rainforest of Western Canada and the Amazon rainforest of Peru, where we are protecting ancient primary rainforests.
It is important to protect the rainforest because this is the only way we can stop species extinction and climate change. They are home to the world's greatest biodiversity and store huge amounts of CO2. It is also important to protect rainforests because they are the basis of our existence: they provide us with clean air, clean water and stable rainfall. They also cool the environment.
In Canada, good legal security helps us, as well as the legal situations and sanctions that even prohibit trespassing.
In Peru, we have additionally started a forest guardian program with local people. To ensure long-term protection, we also have several other measures in place. In general, we visit the areas on regular expeditions to check on them. We also work with local partners who inform us of any irregularities if necessary. The donations per square meter also already include the costs for property taxes.
Like no other, the legal form of the foundation allows a (charitable) purpose to be realized permanently and independently of outside interests, thus achieving the desired effects in the long term. It is thus the most long-term organizational construct currently known. Not even states, companies or national parks are designed for such a long term. This makes the foundation the only one that is oriented toward the lifespan of the ecosystems we protect.