How a Campus Edge Becomes a Miyawaki Forest

Miyawaki micro-forests can help campuses improve biodiversity and long-term climate resilience when backed by good planning and maintenance budgets.

1. Build the Right Business Case

Align goals with visible community outcomes, employee participation, and a practical long-term climate commitment.

2. Map Micro-climate & Soil

Conduct soil testing, map water flows, and design irrigation loops to support native saplings.

3. Curate Native Species

Blend canopy, understory, and shrub species to maximize biodiversity and resilience.

4. Plan Employee Experience

Use small-group rotations, QR-linked storytelling, and leadership planting moments.

5. Maintain & Report

Budget for two-year care, simple soil checks, and regular survival reviews shared openly with partners and communities.