Tiny Forest in Germany

Tiny Forests are based on the work of Japanese botanist Dr Akira Miyawaki, who pioneered a method of planting young native tree species close together to quickly regenerate forests on degraded land. Miyawaki surveyed forests near potential sites to identify the most appropriate tree species mix that would naturally occur in that area in order to create a diverse, multi-layered forest.

We chose this method for Tiny Forests as it is the perfect way to fit a bustling forest ecosystem into small urban spaces, while providing the local community and schools with all the wonderful benefits of urban trees.