West London set for whole new forest with 5,500 trees planted in park

London’s largest so called Miyawaki Forest names after Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki is to launch in Feltham.

The initiative will see 5,500 trees planted in Blenheim Park alongside bird boxes and bug hotels. The Miyawaki method was developed by the Japanese botanist it takes its name from, Akira Miyawaki. It’s a fast-growing forestation technique that aims to quickly reconstruct indigenous woodlands on deforested or degraded land.

London’s second largest Miyawaki forest to set down roots in Feltham | London Borough of Hounslow

London’s second largest Miyawaki forest to set down roots in Feltham - Within a stone’s throw of Heathrow, Hounslow Council has teamed up with Energy Garden to plant a new forest that will for the benefit of the local community.

West London set for whole new forest with 5,500 trees planted in park

It will become the second largest Miyawaki forest in London and residents are invited to take part in the planting