Miyawaki method

WHY IN NEWS?

Kerala to adopt Miyawaki-style afforestation technique in govt buildings, schools

ABOUT MIYAWAKI METHOD

• The method, used to grow mini forests in urban areas or land destroyed by natural calamities in Japan, was popularised by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki.
• The Miyawaki method, developed by a Japanese botanist after whom it is named, involves planting saplings in small areas, causing them to “fight” for resources and grow nearly 10 times quicker.
• It originated in Japan, and is now increasingly adopted in other parts of the world, including our Chennai. It has revolutionised the concept of urban afforestation by turning backyards into mini-forests.
• While the Miyawaki method was successful in growing mini forests in areas destroyed by natural calamities and the coastlines of Japan, in Kerala — which has suffered floods, landslides and soil erosion over the last few years — this assumes greater significance with the ‘Rebuild Kerala’ initiative.

Prelims Question

Q. Miyawaki method which was recently in news is associated with?

a)Afforestation
b)Quantum Computing
c)Climate Change
d)Cryptocurrency

Answer to the Prelims Question