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Explained: What Are Miyawaki Forests And Why Delhi's Plan Near Najafgarh Faces Criticism

The Miyawaki method plants a dense mix of native trees to speed up forest growth. However, many have raised concerns, questioning whether it truly provides an effective environmental solution or if it oversimplifies complex ecological processes

A Miwayaki forest Photo: Shutterstock
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The Delhi government plans to establish two new Miyawaki forests near Najafgarh, located in southwest Delhi. These forests will be created using the Miyawaki method, which was developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki.

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