The benefits of nature are increasingly being acknowledged, both for our health and that of our habitats. But with so much wild green space lost already, something we once took for granted needs our support. If you want to play a part in nature restoration and climate resilience, you might be intrigued about how to plant a mini Miyawaki forest in your own backyard.
Woodland plots, whether large or small, clean the air, sequester carbon, reduce noise pollution, absorb rainfall, increase biodiversity and create shade. So it's no surprise that forest garden ideas are big news. The original Miyawaki method was developed by the late botanist, Prof. Akira Miyawaki, to restore native forests more quickly on deforested land to offset the effects of global warming and extreme weather. However, this acclaimed method of planting can easily be replicated by home gardeners on smaller plots too.
