Through the courtesy of Sango Fund for Nature Coexistence, we are pleased to announce the publication of the English e-book version of Miyawaki Akira’s book, “Forests for the Future” (originally published from Kodansha), from Japan Phytotherapy Association. We believe the production of this book will be of great significance as the Miyawaki method of reforestation continues to spread around the world. We hope this book will be a valuable resource for all people pursuing the Miyawaki method.

Please click on the link below to download “Forests for the Future,” the newly translated e-book. You will need an e-book reader app (such as Adobe Digital Editions) on your computer, tablet, or smartphone to read it.

A perfect balance of memoir and scientific explanation, Professor Miyawaki shares the wisdom he learned from his life-long study of potential natural vegetation in this book. Starting from his childhood in Okayama to his last project of creating a “forest seawall” along the Tohoku coastline, Professor Miyawaki discusses a variety of topics, including how he developed the revolutionary Miyawaki Method. Although many of the examples are based in Japan, the message is universal, and the book is a must-read for those who seek a deeper insight into what the method can achieve.

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