What is the Miyawaki Method?

About Miyawaki Method:

• It is a method of afforestationdeveloped 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.
• Due to the dense planting, the seedlings grow quickly as they compete for sunlight.
• Only native species that would occur naturally in that area without humans, given the specific climate condition, are planted. 
• The selection of species to plant in a given area was originally linked to the theory of potential natural vegetation (PNV), in other words, the vegetation that would occur in a specific area without further human interference.
• In this method, the trees become self-sustainable and grow to their full length within three years.
• Miyawaki forests grow 10x faster, are 30x 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.
• It is effective because it is based on natural reforestation principles, i.e., using trees native to the area and replicating natural forest regeneration processes.