The Japanese method of creating forests comes to Mexico

a year ago

The Miyawaki method is a Japanese forestation technique that creates fast-growing, biodiverse native forests in urban areas.
Nezahualcóyotl, a municipality near Mexico City, is implementing the Miyawaki method to combat the heat island effect caused by urbanization.
The method involves planting native species at high density (three plants per square meter) to mimic natural forest dynamics and accelerate growth.
A 600-square-meter unused lot in Nezahualcóyotl has been transformed into a forest with 25 native species and 1,500 plants.
The forest is expected to lower local temperatures by 10-15°C, improve rainwater infiltration, and serve as a seed source for birds.
The project is a collaboration between local volunteers, professionals, and the global platform SUGI, dedicated to urban forestation.
Nezahualcóyotl faces ecological challenges due to rapid, unplanned urbanization on the dried-up Lake Texcoco, leading to high temperatures and dense population.
The Miyawaki forest is seen as a step forward in addressing environmental issues, though not a complete solution.

Hasty Briefsbeta