
Akira Miyawaki
Akira Miyawaki (1928-2021) was a renowned Japanese botanist and environmentalist best known for developing the Miyawaki method of afforestation, which emphasizes the planting of native trees and the creation of dense, biodiverse forests in urban areas. His innovative approach has been implemented worldwide, including Costa Rica, where communities have begun to create 'pocket forests' to combat urbanization's impact on green spaces.
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Akira Miyawaki developed a method for accelerated forest growth in urban areas.
¿Qué es un ‘bosque de bolsillo’ y qué puede aportar a una ciudad? Lo que hay detrás del primero de su tipo en Costa RicaLa Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·
Costa Rica· 2026-09-15
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