Q. ‘Miyawaki’, which is seen in news sometimes, is a:
Answer:
An afforestation technique
Notes: Miyawaki method is an afforestation technique that creates dense forests with local plant species. The method was developed by Japanese botanist and ecologist Dr. Akira Miyawaki in the 1980s. The method is increasingly used worldwide for urban afforestation, even in small backyard spaces.
The Miyawaki method is intended to ensure that plant growth is 10 times faster and the resulting plantation is 30 times denser than usual. The dense, mixed planting is intended to simulate the layers of a natural forest. A study revealed that Miyawaki forests grow 10x faster, are 30 x denser and contain 100x more biodiversity.
The Miyawaki method is named after Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. He was professor emeritus at Yokohama National University and director of the Japanese Center for International Studies in Ecology since 1993. He received the Blue Planet Prize in 2006.