Dr. Nair a pioneer of Miyawaki movement
Dr. Nair, a longtime environmentalist and the founder of the Enviro Creators Foundation, is known for pioneering the Miyawaki movement.
Miyawaki is a method of forestation named after the famed Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki.
It is a rapid afforestation technique designed to create dense and native forests in a short span of time. Under it, a variety of indigenous tree species are planted closely together in soil enriched with organic matter — mimicking natural forest ecosystems.Dr. Nair built his first Miyawaki forest in 2014 and never looked back, having created more than 100 such forests in several states across the country by now.
His most prominent achievement remains the Smritivan Miyawaki forest in Kutch, Gujarat — the word’s largest of its kind — spanning 470 acres and home to over 3,00,000 native trees. It serves as a tribute to the victims of the devastating 2001 Gujarat earthquake.
And Dr. Nair has no plans to stop anytime soon as he aims to plant 100 crore trees by 2030.Find your daily dose of All Latest News including Sports News, Entertainment News, Lifestyle News, explainers & more. Stay updated, Stay informed- Follow DNA on WhatsApp.
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