To feel like an actual forest, we recommend a minimum of 16sqm or a 4×4 metre plot. There is no limit to how big you can go.

We plant a minimum of three trees per sqm. So, you’re looking at about 300-500 trees per 100sqm. We plant a minimum of 15 different species, but we usually go much higher than that.

Maintenance is quite easy. You’ll need to water every day (during dry season) for about two years. And, you’ll need to remove any weeds and re-mulch from time to time. After that, the forest will be self-sustaining and there won’t be anything else to do but enjoy.

One of the biggest benefits of a Miyawaki forest is the huge increase in biodiversity. Your forest will attract birds, insects and all sorts of other visitors. Snakes might be attracted to come find a meal or to enjoy the cool temperatures from time to time, but they much rather live under rocks or in the rice fields. The forest will definitely help to keep snakes outside and out of your homes.

Non native trees will only compete with the native trees. Eventually, one of them will not make it. If you want to ensure success, we can’t have non-native trees in your forest. If you need to have a non-native tree on your property, we can plant it outside your forest. As long as the leaf litter and its seeds don’t fall on your forest, it should be ok.

We don’t use any chemicals or pesticides in the making or maintenance of our forests. So yes, your forest will be 100% organic.

There are many factors that can influence timing, such as size, location, design and seedlings availability. A small forest, with a simple design, from an area where we’ve previously surveyed a forest, can be ready in one week.

Yes, of course! We are based in Bali, but we’re happy to come to any other island. Or, if you live in another country, we can come visit you too. The more forests, the better.

Yes, of course! You are welcomed to be as involved as you want. Feel free to invite friends and family to help too.

Yes, we will come check on your forest once every four months, for the first year. We are also always available to answer any questions you may have.

Yes, you most certainly can. Though donations are not part of our business, we always keep an eye out for schools and communities who want a forest, but don’t have the means. If you want to support, send us a message so we can discuss the best options available.