IMPLEMENTATION
To foster biodiversity in the dry and sub-humid lands near its Medchal Plant in Hyderabad, Tata Projects decided to supplement the existing green cover. Towards this objective, it zeroed in on the Miyawaki technique, which is renowned for accelerated creation of a natural, wild and dense forest. It involves planting dozens of native species close together in a really small area. Not only does this enrich the green cover, it also reinforces the richness of the land and nurtures biodiversity.
The Miyawaki technique, pioneered by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, ensures that the plant growth is
10 times faster and the resulting plantation 30 times denser. Plus, it promises that the plantation will be maintenance-free after just the first three years. Tata Projects meticulously followed every step of the technique:
Step 2
Research on native flora
and fauna according to
soil test results
Step 3
Digging a trench,
a metre deep
Step 4
Organic soil preparation with
perforators, water retainers,
organic fertilisers and mulch
Step 5
High density plantation
of about 50 native species
(3 saplings per sq. ft.)
377 saplings were planted in August 2018 covering an area of 100 sq. m. The species were chosen based on their ability to survive and grow in hot weather. They were supported with sticks, so they do not droop or bend. The ongoing maintenance includes de-weeding, cutting & pruning, spraying pesticides and fungicides as and when required, application of plant growth hormone once every month, soil filling and labelling, and sufficient watering.
