Microforests—small but mighty patches of densely planted native trees—grow fast, support biodiversity, reduce flooding, cool neighborhoods, and clean the air. They pack a lot of impact into a tiny footprint! Groundwork teams are planting these pockets of trees using the Miyawaki method to tackle climate challenges and breathe new life into overlooked spaces.
Check out the microforests working their magic!
In response to extreme heat, flooding, and poor air quality, Groundwork Elizabeth led the development of a dense, native microforest using the Miyawaki method in Elizabeth, NJ. Built with strong community involvement, this small-but-mighty forest offers a powerful, scalable model for cooling neighborhoods, improving air and water quality, and reconnecting people with nature.
Project Goal: Reduce extreme heat, flooding, and air pollution
Project Size: 2,000 sq ft microforest
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