No-maintenance microforestry

Eco Educational Design (EED) uses the methods of Akira Miyawaki to design and plant reforestation sites to grow microforests. EED repurposes non-recyclable, single-use, plastic tree shelters as planting tubes to divert waste from landfills.

The Miyawaki Method

Akira Miyawaki was a Japanese botanist and ecologist known for pioneering a natural reforestation and ecological restoration technique in post-WW2 Japan. His method focuses on planting dense, fast-growing native forests which closely mimic natural ecosystems. By selecting a diverse mix of native species and planting them in high densities, Miyawaki forests grow up to 10 times faster and support significantly higher biodiversity than conventional tree-planting methods. This approach has been successfully implemented worldwide to restore degraded land, combat climate change, and create resilient green spaces.

 

Forests are stable, self-regulating environments, but we are in an era of invasive species and overpopulated deer. We use reusable fencing and solarizing materials to reduce unnatural competition to establish our microforests.

 

To start a microforestry plan for your property, connect with our team.

From high-cost lawns to low-impact native landscaping

 

“The average cost to maintain 1 acre of lawn typically ranges from $100 to $400 per month.”

    

Maryland law supports low-impact landscaping, which includes sustainable techniques that conserve water, reduce maintenance costs, prevent pollution, and enhance wildlife habitats. These methods include:

  • Bio-habitat gardens and microforests designed to attract wildlife.
  • Pollinator gardens that support bees, butterflies, and native pollinators.
  • Rain gardens that filter rainwater and prevent nutrient runoff into the Bay.
  • Xeriscaping, which reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental irrigation.

Restrictions on use, such as covenants, contracts, or homeowners' association rules, cannot impose unreasonable limitations on low-impact landscaping. This includes prohibitions that significantly increase costs, reduce efficiency, or require turf grass.

 

Connect with us to start saving money and the planet with a microforest!