Reforest

Miyawaki Method

Miyawaki Method Digital illustration of Akira Miyawaki generated by AI

The Miyawaki method is an ecological engineering approach dedicated to creating native, dense, biodiverse, and fast-growing forests.

Developed and refined by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, this method revolutionized the way we now look at vegetation in cities!

What began in Asia is now used on every continent, in thousands of ecological restoration projects, where concrete or barren land is transformed into vibrant native forests!

Besides regenerating the soil and having numerous positive environmental impacts, these forests also contribute to the physical and mental well-being of anyone who helps plant and maintain these ecosystems.

Step-by-step methodology

  1. 1
    Study of the local ecosystem

    Study of the local ecosystem

    Analysis of the Natural Vegetation Potential and phytosociology

  2. 2
    Selection of native species

    Selection of native species

    Choice of trees, shrubs, sub-shrubs and herbaceous plants

  3. 3
    Soil preparation and fertilization

    Soil preparation and fertilization

    Removal of weeds, soil tilling, and addition of compost

  4. 4
    Dense and stratified planting

    Dense and stratified planting

    Density of 3 plants per m2, mimicking the structure of indigenous forest

  5. 5
    Developed and self-sustaining forest

    Developed and self-sustaining forest

    Achieving a stable, resilient and self-sustaining ecosystem after 3 years

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Our projects

Miyawaki Forests

Forest in Odivelas
Odivelas

Carlos Paredes Elementary School

December 2025
200 m2 600 plants
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Forest in Alfornelos
Alfornelos

Alfornelos School Group

November 2025
250 m2 750 plants
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Forest in Alfragide
Alfragide

PaRK IS

May 2025
80 m2 240 plants
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Forests in the planning stage

Land in Lisbon
Telheiras

German School of Lisbon

October 2026 50 m2
Land in Moita
Moita

Baixa da Banheira Secondary School

November 2026 200 m2
Land in Barreiro
Barreiro

EB 2,3 Secondary School of Santo António Da Charneca

November 2026 100 m2
Land in Lumiar
Lumiar

Alto do Lumiar Elementary School

December 2026 200 m2

Stories that speak for themselves

Opening of the award-winning microforest

Odivelas City Council inaugurates award-winning microforest at Carlos Paredes School

Partnership between Odivelas Municipality and the Blue Flag Association celebrates 3rd place in the Eco-Schools programme with the raising of the Green Flag and the creation of a new green lung in Póvoa de Santo Adrião.

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Microforest at Carlos Paredes School

Reforest Association drives microforest planting at Carlos Paredes School

Partnership between the association and the Eco-Schools programme brings the Miyawaki method into the school grounds, involving students in creating a native ecosystem with high environmental impact.

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