Miyawaki Technique

News: Prayagraj Municipal Corporation has employed the Japanese Miyawaki technique to create around 56,000 sq. Meters of dense forests in Prayagraj. 

About Miyawaki Technique

• The technique was developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki in the 1970s to create dense forests in limited spaces. 
• It is an afforestation technique for cultivating fast growing groves of native plants to create a natural forest. 
• It is also referred to as pot plantation method as it involves planting trees and shrubs close to each other to accelerate their growth. 
• Benefits: 
  • Natural forests created using this technique absorb more carbon, grow faster and support richer biodiversity as compared to traditional forests. Infact, plants grow 10 times faster with this technique. 
  • It has the potential to transform polluted, barren lands into green ecosystems. 
  • It is an effective tool of environmental restoration as it curbs air and water pollution, prevents soil erosion and promotes ecological balance.