Miyawaki Forest Development at Morgan Hill

Building upon the success of our inaugural Miyawaki Project at San Martin last year, we are now embarking on a new forest initiative within the confines of a backyard in Morgan Hill at 19331 Saffron Dr. We are looking to make use of the invaluable lessons learned from our previous forest development effort to ensure the success of this endeavor.

Under its physical wellness mission, Vasudha is undertaking the development of Miyawaki Urban Forests as a means of combating climate change. Miyawaki Urban Forest development is a proven concept that individuals can collectively contribute to the fight against climate change and restore biodiversity that has been lost due to urbanization. In contrast to conventional landscapes and tree plantations, forests created using the Miyawaki Method exhibit a tenfold growth rate and possess a threefold increase in green surface area. They are characterized by a rich biodiversity. The Miyawaki Method is entirely natural and devoid of chemical interventions. These forests retain groundwater, thereby replenishing the groundwater table. They attract a diverse array of birds, produce native fruits, and enhance air quality. Moreover, their implementation is relatively straightforward, as even a small forest can be developed within a 10×10 square foot backyard.

Vasudha will be using the Miyawaki methods established by Shubhendu Sharma of Afforestt and local expertise of Ms Neelam Patil of International Association for Human Values along with experiences from our earlier efforts to work on this forest.

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