Miyawaki Mini Forests

[minoanmiss]

"The tiny forest lives atop an old landfill in the city of Cambridge, Mass. Though it is still a baby, it’s already acting quite a bit older than its actual age, which is just shy of 2.

Its aspens are growing at twice the speed normally expected, with fragrant sumac and tulip trees racing to catch up. It has absorbed storm water without washing out, suppressed many weeds and stayed lush throughout last year’s drought. The little forest managed all this because of its enriched soil and density, and despite its diminutive size: 1,400 native shrubs and saplings, thriving in an area roughly the size of a basketball court."

Comments

[bikergeek]

If anyone's curious, it's in Danehy Park.

[teenybuffalo]

I love Danehy Park and I'd had no idea! Gonna revisit it to admire this soon.

[ckd]

There's a second one in the Greene-Rose park just a short distance up Broadway from the Garment District.

[magid]

Not far from the Squirrel Nut Brand community garden!

[acelightning73]

Those mini=forests would be incredibly useful in NYC for erosion control, land conservation, and general Plants Are Good For Us stuff.

[amaebi]

Thank you. That's beautiful.

[med_cat]

So cool :)

[cmcmck]

Where we live is a great example of what happens with nature if you let it. This was the heartland of the Industrial Revolution believe it or not.

[asakiyume]

The NYT hates me and won't even let me read gift articles, but what you quote here is just beautiful--I LOVE it.

[flamingsword]

That sounds so lovely! I wish I had somewhere to keep food waste scraps to start composting rich soil like that.