Kerala Tourism will embrace the Miyawaki method of afforestation to create 22 micro-forests in tourist destinations in 12 districts. 

• By December 2020, around 30,000 saplings will be planted in 1.84 acres using the highly successful technique, pioneered by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, being used by the government and nature lovers to increase green cover in urban and semi-urban areas. 
• The micro-forests are expected to enhance the environment and nature-friendly surroundings of the destinations and turn an added attraction for visitors. 

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/kerala-tourism-plans-micro-forests-in-12-districts/article32836096.ece