Statue Of Unity Miyawaki Forest

The Miyawaki Forest, located at The Statue of Unity, is an innovative ecological project demonstrating the unique Miyawaki forest afforestation method. The name is a tribute to Japanese Botanist Akira Miyawaki; this forest is designed to help restore natural ecosystems, increase the diversity of the ecosystem, and provide an energizing green space within the magnificent scenery in The Statue of Unity complex.

Miyawaki is a method developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki that helps build dense native natural forests quickly. It has revolutionized the notion of urban afforestation and transformed backyards into miniature forests.

This involves planting the trees (only indigenous species) as close as possible to each other in a single area. This is not only a way to save space, but the saplings also help each other as they grow and block sunlight from reaching the ground, preventing weeds' growth. The saplings are maintained (self-sustainable) after three years.

This method ensures that growth is ten times more rapid, and the resultant plantation will be 30 times more dense than usual. The Miyawaki method can create an entire forest in two to three years, while conventional methods can take anywhere from 20 to 30 years. Miyawaki Forest is being made in Ekta Nagar, located adjacent to SSNNL Circuit House hill, close to Ekta Mall. The area is about 2 acres. The forest will consist of these sections.