Evaluating the Miyawaki Afforestation Technique in Urban Landscapes: Opportunities and Challenges
Urban landscapes are increasingly dominated by impermeable surfaces, leading to significant ecological degradation, biodiversity loss, and urban heat island effects. The Miyawaki Afforestation Technique has gained attention as a potential solution for restoring urban green spaces by rapidly creatin...
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2025-06-01
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Urban landscapes are increasingly dominated by impermeable surfaces, leading to significant ecological degradation, biodiversity loss, and urban heat island effects. The Miyawaki Afforestation Technique has gained attention as a potential solution for restoring urban green spaces by rapidly creating dense, biodiverse forests. This paper evaluates the potential and limitations of the Miyawaki method in the context of urban planning, with a focus on its ecological, social, and economic implications. While the method offers rapid forest establishment, increased biodiversity, and improved air quality, its applicability in varying climatic and urban conditions remains controversial. Issues such as land availability, maintenance intensity, and public perception of untamed green spaces present challenges for widespread adoption.
Additionally, the need for substantial soil preparation raises concerns regarding cost and feasibility in dense urban environments. This study critically examines these factors, proposing a balanced perspective on the Miyawaki method's role in contemporary urban design. The findings suggest that while the technique holds promise for enhancing urban sustainability, its integration into planning policies requires careful consideration of spatial, financial, and social dynamics.
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| spelling | doaj-art-b2a45e15b151428fbad60b92dce04c842025-08-20T02:38:25ZengKonya Technical University Faculty of Architecture and DesignIconarp International Journal of Architecture and Planning2147-93802025-06-0113110.15320/ICONARP.2025.326Evaluating the Miyawaki Afforestation Technique in Urban Landscapes: Opportunities and ChallengesOsman Zeybek0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2752-407XBursa Uludağ Üni̇versi̇tesi̇ Urban landscapes are increasingly dominated by impermeable surfaces, leading to significant ecological degradation, biodiversity loss, and urban heat island effects. The Miyawaki Afforestation Technique has gained attention as a potential solution for restoring urban green spaces by rapidly creating dense, biodiverse forests. This paper evaluates the potential and limitations of the Miyawaki method in the context of urban planning, with a focus on its ecological, social, and economic implications. While the method offers rapid forest establishment, increased biodiversity, and improved air quality, its applicability in varying climatic and urban conditions remains controversial. Issues such as land availability, maintenance intensity, and public perception of untamed green spaces present challenges for widespread adoption. Additionally, the need for substantial soil preparation raises concerns regarding cost and feasibility in dense urban environments. This study critically examines these factors, proposing a balanced perspective on the Miyawaki method's role in contemporary urban design. The findings suggest that while the technique holds promise for enhancing urban sustainability, its integration into planning policies requires careful consideration of spatial, financial, and social dynamics. https://iconarp.ktun.edu.tr/index.php/iconarp/article/view/1230Green spacesMiyawaki methodUrban researchUrban ecologySDG11 |
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| title | Evaluating the Miyawaki Afforestation Technique in Urban Landscapes: Opportunities and Challenges |
| title_full | Evaluating the Miyawaki Afforestation Technique in Urban Landscapes: Opportunities and Challenges |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating the Miyawaki Afforestation Technique in Urban Landscapes: Opportunities and Challenges |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating the Miyawaki Afforestation Technique in Urban Landscapes: Opportunities and Challenges |
| title_short | Evaluating the Miyawaki Afforestation Technique in Urban Landscapes: Opportunities and Challenges |
| title_sort | evaluating the miyawaki afforestation technique in urban landscapes opportunities and challenges |
| topic | Green spaces Miyawaki method Urban research Urban ecology SDG11 |
| url | https://iconarp.ktun.edu.tr/index.php/iconarp/article/view/1230 |
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