Create dense, biodiverse urban forests using the Miyawaki Method. Choose from 136 native species for Kingston, Ontario.
Document your site conditions including area, light, moisture, soil type, and urban constraints.
Browse 136 native species and select the right mix for your forest across 4 vertical layers.
Get planting quantities, layout diagrams, materials lists, and PDF exports for your forest.
The Miyawaki Method creates dense, multi-layered native forests that grow 10x faster than conventional planting. By planting 3-5 plants per square meter across multiple vertical layers (canopy, tree, understory, shrub), these forests establish quickly and require minimal maintenance after 2-3 years.
Little Forests support biodiversity, improve air quality, reduce urban heat, manage stormwater, and create habitat for native species including threatened butterflies and birds.
Explore 136 native species with filters for light, moisture, tolerances, and features.
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