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Miyawaki Forest Project: 2
Have you ever wondered how a small patch of land can be transformed into a lush green forest? Well, let me share with you my experience of undertaking a Miyawaki plantation project. It was an incredible journey that not only brought me closer to nature but also taught me the importance of sustainability and conservation.
The Miyawaki Method: A Brief Overview
The Miyawaki method, named after the Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, is a unique approach to afforestation. Unlike traditional methods, this technique focuses on planting a wide variety of native trees in a dense and compact manner. By mimicking the natural growth patterns/ spacing of your native forests (depending on the location to location), the Miyawaki method creates a self-sustaining ecosystem that requires water for 2 years and then becomes an eco-system patch.
My Miyawaki Plantation Project
With the help of a dedicated team of volunteers, I embarked on a Miyawaki plantation project in a barren patch of government land in Kapurthala, Punjab. The first step involved careful planning and research to identify the native tree species that would thrive in the local climate and soil conditions.
I collaborated with the Punjab Club organization to strategize and design a Miyawaki Forest on 0.8 acres of land in which plantation area was 1340 sq meter . The objective was to introduce a green space within a government guest house property.
The consultation process was conducted through group calls, Zoom meetings, and shared screens, allowing for effective collaboration. I worked Off-site.
During these consultations, I provided the team with valuable insights, including a curated list of Punjab-native species list suitable for the project, recommendations for necessary tools and materials list, suggested mixing ratios, and a budget plan that aligned with the project’s requirements.
The entire setup phase, from planning to plantation, spanned a duration of 15 days and was carried out by a team of hired workers and the team working on-site.
Once I had our project plan, species selection and budget finalized, the Punjab Club team started preparing the land and did all the plantation work on-site.
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