TNPSC Thervupettagam

Miyawaki method of afforestation

January 8 , 2020 1677 days 1300 0
  • The Miyawaki method of afforestation is to come up on the government office premises, residential complexes, school premises, and puramboke land in Kerala.
  • The Miyawaki method involves planting saplings in small areas, causing them to “fight” for resources and grow nearly 10 times quicker.
  • It originated in Japan, and is now increasingly adopted in other parts of the world, including Chennai.
  • It has revolutionised the concept of urban afforestation by turning backyards into mini-forests.

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