Popular Miyawaki reforestation method lacks evidence, study finds

Mongabay
May 13, 2026, 4:57 pm186 ptsTrendingTop
The popular Miyawaki method of reforestation, often used to create “mini-forests” in urban areas, lacks empirical evidence to support its claimed benefits, according to a new study. Proponents of the method have claimed rapid growth is achieved by soil improvement and dense planting, the latter of which…

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