Miyawaki Plantation Method

 Miyawaki Plantation Method

• It was named after Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, this method involves planting two to four different types of indigenous trees within every square metre.
• The methodology was developed in the 1970s, with the basic objective to densify green cover within a small parcel of land.
• In this method, the trees become self-sustaining and they grow to their full length within three years.
  • The plants used in the Miyawaki method are mostly self-sustaining and don’t require regular maintenance like manuring and watering.

• Miyawaki Forest Method in Mumbai
• Over the years, the cost-effective Miyawaki Plantation Method has become the go-to solution to restore the green cover in a space-starved city like Mumbai.
• The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has been implementing the Miyawaki forest approach in various vacant land areas of Mumbai to combat climate change, reduce pollution levels, and enhance the city’s green cover.
  • 64 Miyawaki forests have been planted in Mumbai so far.

Practice Questions for Prelims

Miyawaki Method is well known for
a) Promotion of commercial farming in arid and semi-arid areas
b) Development of gardens Using genetically modified flora
c) Creation of mini forests in urban areas
d) Harvesting wind energy on coastal areas and on sea surfaces

Ans. c)

Mains Practice Question

How effective is the Miyawaki Method of Afforestation in improving the natural forest cover?

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