Did you know
- Mini Woodlands are a small, dense, rapid-growing plantations of entirely native species in an urban setting.
- They are sometimes referred to as ‘Stepping-Stone-Forests’ as they assist wildlife in moving from one area to another, encouraging genetic diversity as well as providing a natural refuge in urban areas.
- It is based on the high-density planting method developed by international award-winning botanist Prof. Akira Miyawaki, who started planting mini woodlands in the 1970s.
What are the benefits?
- Provides Shelter for wildlife including nesting birds, pollinators, and other insects.
- Provides a food source Food – for wildlife including nesting birds, pollinators, and other insects.
- Enhances Wildlife Corridors – A Wildlife (or Ecological) Corridor, is a place where wildlife feels safe travelling from one place to another, under the cover of trees, hedges, logs, long grass, etc.
- Mitigates biodiversity loss by creating diverse habitats that assist in the movement of species, and support genetic diversity.
Here’s a few websites if you want to know more !
