Role of Miyawaki Forests in Indian Cities When we talk about “ecological services” in cities—cooler micro‑climate, clean air, groundwater recharge, biodiversity, mental health benefits—people often imagine big old trees with wide canopies. This picture is partly true, but also incomplete. Research on urban forests shows that all age classes of trees contribute to ecosystem services,Continue reading “Do We Need Only Mature Trees for Urban Ecological Services or Miyawaki Afforestation is also Helpful?”
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How Trees Reduce Air Pollution
Planting trees helps to improve air quality through 3 key impacts: These impacts combine to create powerful, lasting effects for the the communities where trees are planted. The Two main types of pollutants that trees remove from the atmosphere: How Do Trees Produce Oxygen? Trees produce oxygen through a process that you’ve probably heard of; photosynthesis. The tree’sContinue reading “How Trees Reduce Air Pollution”
Miyawaki Afforestation: Does Crown Clashing Mean the Forest Has Failed?
Understanding the Difference Between Rapid Urban Forests and Natural Climax Forests The Miyawaki afforestation technique has gained global recognition for transforming barren urban lands into dense green forests within a few years. From schools and corporate campuses to degraded urban landscapes, Miyawaki forests are helping cities combat climate change, improve biodiversity, and restore ecological functions.Continue reading “Miyawaki Afforestation: Does Crown Clashing Mean the Forest Has Failed?”
Urban Forestry: One Solution, Multiple Benefits
Urban Forestry is increasingly in the limelight because it offers a practical, scalable, and nature-based solution to many urban challenges at once. The below image is from 4.5 year old Green patch developed at West Vinod Nagar School , East Delhi by Rise Foundation using Miyawaki Afforestation technique. It is wonderful example of Urban Forestry.Continue reading “Urban Forestry: One Solution, Multiple Benefits”
Why Delhi Needs Scientific Miyawaki Afforestation — Not the Myth Around It
As debate intensifies around the proposal to use the Miyawaki method in Delhi’s Central Ridge, an important distinction is being lost in public discourse: poorly designed plantations and scientifically executed Miyawaki restoration are not the same thing. Recent reporting by HT Media / Hindustan Times raises valid ecological concerns—but these concerns largely apply to generic,Continue reading “Why Delhi Needs Scientific Miyawaki Afforestation — Not the Myth Around It”
🌱 A New Miyawaki Forest Takes Root in Rabarka Village, Tijara (Rajasthan) 🌱
At Rise Foundation, every plantation is more than planting trees—it is about restoring ecosystems, strengthening communities, and building climate resilience. We are proud to announce the launch of another impactful Miyawaki afforestation project in Rabarka, Rajasthan, where 9,000 native plants have been planted to create a dense, self-sustaining forest. This initiative will help:🌿 Improve airContinue reading “🌱 A New Miyawaki Forest Takes Root in Rabarka Village, Tijara (Rajasthan) 🌱”
Sowing the Seeds of a Better Future: 9000 Trees, 33 Projects, One Mission
In a significant step towards ecological restoration and climate resilience, Rise Foundation, in collaboration with Rajasthan Prime Steel Processing Center Pvt Ltd (RPSC), has successfully implemented a Miyawaki Afforestation project of 9000 (8500+ 500 extra ) native plants at Rabarka Village, Alwar District, Rajasthan. 🌿 Transforming Land into Living Forests The Miyawaki technique enables theContinue reading “Sowing the Seeds of a Better Future: 9000 Trees, 33 Projects, One Mission”
Faridabad Sec 31 Miyawaki Urban Forest – A Green Step Towards Climate Resilience
Urban areas across NCR are facing rising temperatures, deteriorating air quality, and declining biodiversity. In response to these challenges, the Miyawaki Urban Forest at Sector 31, Faridabad stands as a powerful example of how nature-based solutions can transform cities. Developed using the Miyawaki afforestation technique, this high-density native plantation will: 🌳 Reduce Local TemperatureDense greenContinue reading “Faridabad Sec 31 Miyawaki Urban Forest – A Green Step Towards Climate Resilience”
Two Maps, One Crisis: What They Really Say About India’s Air
When you compare a NASA Fire Map with an AQI map of India, the connection seems obvious:fires cause air pollution. But the reality is more complex. Fire hotspots are mostly in rural and forest areas, while the worst AQI is concentrated in urban regions like Delhi, Kanpur, Patna, and Lucknow — places with very fewContinue reading “Two Maps, One Crisis: What They Really Say About India’s Air”
🌳 Miyawaki Urban Forest at Delhi Govt School, Ghummanheda
1,200 Plants for Climate Action & Biodiversity in Partnership with Hughes Communications Reimagining School Campuses as Green Classrooms In a powerful step towards climate resilience and environmental education, a Miyawaki Urban Forest has been successfully developed at Delhi Govt School, Ghummanheda, transforming unused land into a thriving green ecosystem. The project includes: This initiative wasContinue reading “🌳 Miyawaki Urban Forest at Delhi Govt School, Ghummanheda”