Miyawaki method

Current Context : Paonta Sahib to adopt Miyawaki method to create dense forest near Bhatanwali waste treatment plant.

• Covering an area of nearly 2 acres, the project will commence this month within the Bhatanwali National Green Tribunal (NGT ) monitored area.
• Objective : to create a dense and green buffer over the next 5-10 years
• The method’s success at the Yamuna Riverfront Park has paved the way for its expansion
• This will help shield nearby communities from the environmental impact of the waste plant.

About Miyawaki Method

• It is a scientific approach designed to establish dense forests rapidly.
• Developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki in the 1970s,
• This method involves planting two to four different types of indigenous trees within every square metre.
• Aim : to densify green cover within a small parcel of land.