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The Key Steps of the Miyawaki method to plant a mini forest
Everyone has already felt the interest of learning new things. When it comes to a whole new area for you, it can be overwhelming. Especially if experts of the subject try to make it complicated… That's what happened to me when I became interested in the...
Interview with Roseline Desgroux, co-founder of Alvéoles en ville, who sets up company projects to bring back nature into the city
Photo: Baptiste Evesque Roseline Desgroux has an initial education as a DPLG landscaper and an ENPC urban planner. Throughout her adventures supporting companies in change processes, she wanted to put people and well-being back at the heart of decisions. In the...
Interview of Olivier de Montety, co-founder of Treeseve, that brings the urban forests to the next level
Olivier de Montety planted his first Miyawaki forest in 2019, in France. He is the co-founder with Sophie Grenier of the company “Treeseve”. Their goal is to plant 1 billion trees with the municipalities and companies of France. I dicussed with him for an...
How to engage employees on Environment with Miyawaki mini forests?
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies have become increasingly important for companies looking to demonstrate their commitment to social and environmental issues. In this 3-part article, we will explore how companies can involve their employees.Part 1...
Interview of Nicolas de Brabandère, from Urban Forests, main contributor of Miyawaki mini-forests in Europe
Nicolas de Brabandère planted his first Miyawaki forest in 2016, in Belgium. He creates projects of restoration of ecosystems with the aim to meet new people and to work with the living world. By the beginning of 2023, Nicolas and his team have already planted over...
Why soil preparation is so important for your plantation?
Soil is the base for all plants and trees. It is also the home of a rich and secret underground life. So we need to take care of it. Here are the main two reasons why trees need a healthy soil: - to grow roots easily - to be able to thrive in good conditions. In this...
Interview of Daan Bleichrodt, from IVN natuur educatie, pioneer of Miyawaki mini-forests in Europe
Daan Bleichrodt planted the first Miyawaki forest in Europe in 2015, in the Netherlands. With great communication efforts, the movement quickly grew in the Netherlands. End of 2022, Daan with his team have already planted 180 Tiny Forests in public spaces! I met him...
4 Lessons we can learn from Nature for Miyawaki mini forests
We've all seen those deforestation videos... Mainly in the Amazon. It's heartbreaking to see bulldozers destroying the Green Lung of the planet. Compared to the previous century, the rate of deforestation is slowing down. But it still exists! Attitudes are also...
5 Things Most People do not know about Trees
In this blog post, you will discover 5 secrets about trees. This article is a short review of the book "The Hidden Life of Trees" by Peter Wohlleben. This international bestseller is a mind blowing masterpiece! Even if you're not a tree lover, you'll be amazed at the...