Trees planted in Derby parks to mark King Charles III's coronation
Councillor Ndukwe Onuoha, cabinet member for street pride, public safety and leisure, said: "These new micro woods will not only bring joy and improve the wellbeing of residents for generations, but they'll also significantly boost our local natural environment."We're incredibly proud of what's been created, and I want to extend a huge thank you and congratulations to everyone who has contributed."The authority's Derby Parks worked in partnership with Trees 4 Derby and local "Friends of" groups during the project. Micro woods, also known as Miyawaki Forests, are planted using a method developed by Japanese botanist Dr Akira Miyawaki, the council said.The technique involves densely planting a variety of native tree species to mimic the rapid regeneration seen in natural forests.A key advantage of Miyawaki Forests is their accelerated growth rate, which can be up to 10 times faster than conventionally planted woodlands, the council added.
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