What is Miyawaki method?

April 9, 2023

To tackle climate change and pollution, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation ( BMC) recently started creating a Miyawaki forest at Deonar village in Govandi.

About Miyawaki method:

  • It is a method of afforestation developed by the Japanese botanist and plant ecology expert Professor Akira Miyawaki.
  • It involves planting two to four types of indigenous trees within every square meter.
  • In this method, the trees become self-sustainable and grow to their full length within three years.
  • Miyawaki forests grow 10x faster, are 30 x denser and contain 100x more biodiversity. 
  • They are quick to establish, maintenance-free after the first two-to-three years, and can be created on sites as small as 3 sq m.
  • The goals of a Miyawaki technique include improving biodiversity, sequestering carbon, increasing green cover, lowering air pollution, and preserving the water table.
  • Miyawaki forests are viable solutions for cities looking to rapidly build climate resilience.