Mini-Forest Revolution: Using the Miyawaki Method to Rapidly Rewild the World

Synopsis

Akira Miyawaki, a Japanese botanist, developed the Miyawaki Method, a novel strategy for reforestation, which Lewis introduces in Mini-Forest Revolution. She illustrates how incredibly small forests—as small as six parking spaces—grow quickly and are significantly more biodiverse than those that are established using traditional techniques. She examines the science underlying the effectiveness of mini-forests as well as its numerous environmental advantages, such as the ability to reduce urban heat islands, create animal corridors, improve soil quality, store carbon, and provide home for pollinators. The Miyawaki Method is currently experiencing an increase in popularity on a global scale.

This motivating book presents a ground-breaking strategy for planting trees as well as a truly feasible response to the climate catastrophe that can be used by all communities, schools, cities, groups, and families.