Miyawaki forest by 1Earth

Concept Overview:

The Miyawaki Method promotes dense afforestation using native species for rapid ecological restoration. Miyawaki forest is a densely planted, fast-growing urban forest created using a technique developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. It involves planting a variety of native trees and shrubs closely together to mimic a natural forest, resulting in a forest that is 30 times denser and grows 10 times faster than conventional forests. The Miyawaki method aims to create self-sustaining ecosystems that enhance biodiversity, improve air quality, and provide urban green space.

Implementation Plan:

• Tree Layers:
  • Canopy Trees: Tall, long-lived native species.
  • Sub-canopy Trees: Medium-height fruit and shade trees.
  • Shrubs & Ground Cover: Low-growing plants to prevent erosion.

• Planting Density: 3-5 trees per square meter for high biodiversity impact.
• Use local variety of planting trees list of plants are given at end.

On ground Plan

Area of perimeter of 55 meters identified at corner of park.

• Length 68 feet * 16 feet.
• 2 Plants at distance of 4 feet
  Shrub 15% height 5 meters. Sub tree 25% height 10 meters
  Tree 50% height 20 meters . Canopy 10% height 20+ meters
  Major 5 species should be 50% supporting plants 25%
  A approach path of 2 feet in between till middle of forest.
• Trees should be selected as per per availability during actual work.
• As the soil quality is poor, need to add organic manure need to be added for plant pits.