HELP FORESTS MAKE
A COMEBACK
HOW IT WORKS
From the very beginning, we work together with you to ensure your experience of making a forest is smooth and wonderful. Regardless of size or location, the process to make a Miyawaki forest follows the same three stages.
FOREST LOCATION
Before anything, we must determine if the potential forest site is suitable for forest making. We assess water and sunlight access, potential problems we may encounter and we study the state of the soil.
FOREST DESIGN
The first step of design is to conduct a Potential Natural Vegetation survey to determine what and how much to plant. The second step is to design the actual shape of the forest. This is where we decide to add features, such as a sitting area or walking paths.
FOREST CREATION
Once all materials and trees have been sourced, we go through a very labour intensive process to prepare the soil. After this step, planting is carried through while mulching the entire area. Lastly, we train you on the simple maintenance requirements.
FOREST DESIGN ELEMENTS
One of the main benefits of the Miyawaki Methodology is that it can be replicated anywhere in the world and it is easily scalable. Below are the main consideration to make when deciding if this is the right solution for you.
Forests where there
used to be forests
We only plant if the location used to be a forest before humans intervened.
Initial survey
Miyawaki forests are based on existing natural forests, so, before we plant, we conduct a Potential Natural Vegetation survey in the surrounding area.
Soil amendments
To improve soil health, we source local materials that can support the water holding capacity, the root perforation capacity, as well as the soil food web.
Soil work
In order to speed up the process of soil regeneration, we dig down 1 meter into the ground to prep the soil. For this reason, the use of an excavator is ideal and cost effective.
Maintenance
Maintenance is minimal. For the first two years, you’ll only need to water everyday and re-mulch and de-weed when necessary.
BENEFITS
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Our forests capture carbon; they bring temperatures down and help stabilise the climate; they clean the air and reduce pollution; they clean, store and protect our waters; they protect us from natural disasters; and, they serve noise buffers; to mention a few.
SOCIAL IMPACT
Our forests help restore our connection with nature. They allow us to interact with, learn from and appreciate nature. The majority of the trees we plant have edible and/or medicinal uses, re-introducing us to foods that have long been forgotten.
CONSERVATION
Our forests help bring back native trees that have been rapidly disappearing. They restore biodiversity both above and below ground. And, they provide the food and shelter that native animals, insects and microorganisms evolved with.