The Miyawaki method is an afforestation technique developed by the late Japanese ecologist Akira Miyawaki in the early 1970s. Its goal is to create fast-growing groves of native plants, simulating the layers and biodiversity of a natural forest. Here’s how it works: Global Adoption The Miyawaki method gained popularity not only in Japan but also globally. Japanese corporations collaborated with Miyawaki to apply his technique overseas. He even claimed that “quasi-natural forests” could be built in 15-20 years in Japan and 40-50 years in Southeast…