How to grow a 100-year-old forest in just 10 years (and why that’s exactly what Dallas needs).
Dense planting for fast forests
Instead of planting trees in neat little rows, the Miyawaki Method packs native species together. About 3-5 trees per square meter, which sounds crowded until you realize that’s exactly how nature likes it.
Developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, this method recreates the natural forest structure that would have existed in an area before we paved over it. Our specialists will make informed decisions on which native species would work best, based on the location of these new mini-forests.
The magic numbers
10x
faster growth than conventional forestry
30x
more biodiverse than single-species plantings
100%
chemical-free once established
3
years to become self-sustaining
Why Dallas needs this
Real talk: Dallas gets hot. Like, really hot. And when it rains, it floods. And when it doesn’t rain, everything turns into concrete-flavored dust. The Miyawaki Method creates little climate oases that actually help with all of these problems.
These mini-forests don’t just look pretty (though they absolutely do). They’re working overtime to:
- Cool down surrounding temperatures by up to 9°F
- Soak up stormwater instead of letting it flood the streets
- Filter air pollution (because we could all use cleaner air)
- Create habitat for birds, butterflies, and other wildlife
- Provide green space for communities that need it most
From Japan to Texas
The Miyawaki Method has been used successfully in cities around the world, from Tokyo to Brussels to Bangalore. But we’re not trying to create a Japanese forest in Texas—we’re creating a Texas forest using Japanese wisdom.
That means swapping out the Japanese maple for Texas Red Oak, and the cherry blossoms for native Texas Mountain Laurel. Same method, different players, same incredible results.
The bottom line
The Miyawaki Method isn’t just about planting trees—it’s about rebuilding the natural systems that make cities livable. In a place like Dallas, where summer temperatures keep climbing and green space is at a premium, these dense little forests pack maximum environmental benefit into minimum space.
Plus, there’s something pretty satisfying about watching a patch of unused land transform into a thriving ecosystem in just a few years. It’s like time-lapse photography, but for your neighborhood.
