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Miyawaki forests: dense native forests in small spaces

Turn a campus, factory or city plot into a dense, multi-layered native forest that looks after itself after the first few years.

400+ companies plant with us · 85% survival, program-wide · 14 states across India

Learn all about Miyawaki forests
Small spaces

campuses, factories, city plots

Native species

multi-layer canopy

85% survival

program-wide

Fully maintained

until self-sustaining

Quick answer

What is a Miyawaki forest?

A Miyawaki forest is a dense, multi-layered forest of native species planted close together on prepared soil, a method developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. It suits small urban plots, campuses and industrial sites. Grow Billion Trees prepares the site, plants and cares for the forest until it can sustain itself.

Impact

What it changes

For the people, the land and the companies behind each project.

Nature

Dense native habitat for birds, insects and soil life in a small footprint.

Microclimate

Shade, cooler surroundings and better rainwater soak-in.

Communities

A green space employees and neighbours can see and use.

Companies

A visible, trackable forest for CSR and ESG reporting.

How a miyawaki forest project works

Five steps from site to report.

  1. Site survey and soil test

  2. Choose native species in canopy layers

  3. Soil preparation and dense planting

  4. Two to three years of care

  5. Handover and ongoing tracking

Where this programme fits

The corporate goals this programme supports.

Projects across India

Every pin is a project with its own digital forest. Filter by programme or state, or search for a company.

Pins show the approximate area of each project, not exact plot locations. Updated 2026-10-21.

Programmes we have run

How companies planted with us, and what they got.

Transparency

Check any tree we planted for you

Every tree we plant is geo-tagged and gets a certificate. Enter a certificate or order number to see it.

Have a certificate? Check your trees

Enter the number from your certificate or order email.

Questions about miyawaki forests

What is a Miyawaki forest?

A dense, multi-layered forest of native species planted close together on prepared soil, a method developed by botanist Akira Miyawaki.

How much land do we need?

Miyawaki forests suit small plots; we size the forest to the space you have, from campus corners to larger sites.

How long does it need care?

Usually two to three years of watering and weeding, after which it largely sustains itself.

Which species are planted?

Only species native to the area, chosen for each canopy layer.

Can employees join the planting?

Yes, many companies plant their Miyawaki forest as an employee planting day.

Miyawaki forests near you

More guides and local pages for this programme.