Miyawaki

Moved by the cries of displaced birds, RK Nair bought a piece of land in 2012 and planted 1,500 trees using the Miyawaki method. Since then, he has been creating thriving urban forests in the country.

“In the next five years, I want to create 1000 jungles across India”, says the inspiring man growing mini forests in and around industrial areas to curb pollution. #LiveGreen #Respect

“It will protect you from air pollution, block out noises and make the surroundings cooler,” says Dr. Miyawaki’s student, Nishino Fumitaka, explaining how such a forest saved lives during a tsunami and landslide in Japan.

The 89-year-old has spent his entire life promoting native forests and has already planted over 40 million trees in more than 15 countries.