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Miyawaki Method
- 29 Apr 2024
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Recently, the Embassy of Israel in India, in collaboration with a non-profit entity, has officially joined the 'Million Miyawaki' project as a part of the Earth Day celebration.
- Under this project, efforts are made at planting a million trees in Delhi-NCR by creating 'forest-like' Miyawaki plantations of 600 trees each, with a variety of up to 30 different locally sourced species like Anjan, Amala, Bel, Arjun and Gunj.
- It was named after Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, this method involves planting two to four different types of indigenous trees within every square meter.
- This method rapidly increases green cover on small plots by promoting self-sustaining tree growth to full maturity within three years, eliminating the need for regular maintenance.
- The dense green cover of indigenous trees plays a key role in absorbing the dust particles of the area where the garden has been set up. The plants also help in regulating surface temperature.
- Earth Day is celebrated on 22nd April every year as an international event around the world to pledge support for environmental protection.
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