A staggering 1 in 3 people in England lack access to nature-rich spaces within a short walk from their homes. Now, a growing movement is bringing nature back to cities across the UK. The Miyawaki forest method involves planting a diverse mix of densely packed native woodland trees—or “tiny forests”—that grow quickly in small areas, around the size of a tennis court. A staggering 1 in 3 people in England lack access to nature-rich spaces within a short walk from their homes. Now, a growing movement is bringing nature back to cities across the UK. The Miyawaki forest method involves planting a diverse mix of densely packed native woodland trees—or “tiny forests”—that grow quickly in small areas, around the size of a tennis court. Ecology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories
Japan-style ‘tiny forests’ are taking root in British cities
