What is a Miyawaki Urban Forest?
A Miyawaki urban forest is a small forest that can be planted in urban spaces. They can be as small as two parking spots. They are planted in such a way, that they grow 10 times faster and 30 times denser than a traditional planted forest. Because of the way they are planted, there is no use of pesticides and in three years the forest will be self-sustaining, not needing watering or weeding. Akira Miyawaki, a Japanese botanist, is the inspiration for this method of planting.
Example of a 3-year-old Miyawaki forest:
Earth benefits of a Miyawaki Urban Forest:
- Increased biodiversity
- Grows 10x faster
- Improved air quality
- Increased water retention
- Temperature reduction
- Soil Stability
- Pollution reduction
- Noise Reduction
- CO2 Sequestration
- Community Engagement
- Health and Well Being