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Miyawaki Plantation initiative on National Highways


Why is it in the news?

  • National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is set to launch a unique project focusing on establishing Miyawaki plantations on land parcels located near National Highways in different areas.

About Miyawaki Method

  • The Miyawaki method, also referred to as Miyawaki plantations, is a distinct ecological restoration and afforestation technique originating from
  • Developed in the 1970s by renowned Japanese botanist and plant ecology expert, Akira Miyawaki, this approach involves planting indigenous trees, shrubs, and groundcover plants in each square meter.

Advantages:

  • The primary goal is to create dense, native, and diverse forests rapidly.
  • Through this methodology, trees grow ten times quicker and serve as effective sound and dust barriers.
  • It contributes to enhancing micro-climatic conditions by improving air and soil quality.
  • Additionally, it supports biodiversity conservation, accelerates green cover growth, facilitates efficient carbon absorption, assists in soil revitalization, and aids in establishing habitats for local flora and fauna.
  • These forests promote groundwater retention and assist in replenishing the groundwater table.
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