Nellimarla turns to Miyawaki forest to increase green cover
Nellimarla MLA Lokam Naga Madhavi announced the adoption of the Miyawaki afforestation method to increase urban green cover in Nellimarla and Vizianagaram. The initiative includes the creation of 'Nagara Vanams' and the promotion of seed ball planting among students.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing trend in Indian urban planning to utilize ecological restoration techniques to combat climate change and improve local air quality.
Nellimarla Jana Sena Party MLA Lokam Naga Madhavi on Tuesday said that the Japanese afforestation technique of Miyawaki method were being adopted to rapidly increase the green cover in urban areas of Nellimarla and the outskirts of Vizianagaram city.
Speaking to The Hindu , she said native saplings would be planted densely under the Miyawaki method to promote faster growth and create a miniature forest in a couple of years. She thanked Panchayat Raj and Forest Minister Pawan Kalyan for sanctioning three ‘Nagara Vanams’ for Nellimarla constituency, which is surrounded by Vizianagaram city on all routes.
“Mr. Pawan Kalyan is very particular about improving greenery. Taking inspiration from him, we have been giving priority to seed ball plantation. It is an interesting concept, and schoolchildren are coming forward to participate by throwing seed balls in open and forest areas,” said Ms. Madhavi.
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