The Miyawaki method is one of the most effective tree planting methods for rapidly reforesting degraded land that has been used for purposes other than agriculture or construction. It is effective because it is based on the principles of natural reforestation, i.e. using native trees that replicate the natural processes of forest regeneration. It has some significant advantages over more traditional forestry methods when used in smaller reforestation projects and is particularly effective in urban environments. Trees planted using this method grow much faster, jump-starting the forest-building process and sequestering more carbon. Miyawaki forests have been shown to have higher biodiversity than neighboring forests, making it an ideal method for rapidly reforesting diverse forest ecosystems. In the context of the current climate change emergency and stark warnings about global biodiversity loss, the ability to rapidly reforest diverse and healthy forests could be vital to meeting international goals and addressing these challenges. (Dr Simone Webber, more at creatingtomorrowsforests.co.uk)