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Why the Miyawaki Method Is Not a Suitable Way to Afforest Chennai

‘Miyawaki’ has become a ubiquitous buzzword in Chennai’s urban-planning circles these days.

Chennai’s first Miyawaki forest was established at a cost of Rs 20 lakh in early 2020. Today, the idea of Miyawaki forests has taken such a firm root in the city’s collective imagination that the local government has plans include an additional 1,000 Miyawaki forests.