AMMAN — The sustainable urban farming
project in Amman, initiated by the
Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), is set to
commence on Tuesday.
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Funded and supported by a $90,000 grant
from the Japanese government and backed by the
UN Development Program (UNDP),
the project aims to address environmental concerns by mitigating pollution,
bolstering biodiversity, tackling climate change, and enhancing resilience
against natural disasters like floods, Khaberni reported.
The project relies on the Miyawaki method
to cultivate fast-growing groves of native plants. According to Sami Tarabieh,
the national coordinator for environmental projects at the UNDP, this technique
aims to increase green spaces in Jordan, enhance biodiversity, and achieve
rapid growth up to 10 times faster than conventional afforestation methods,
highlighting that this approach succeeds under varying climatic conditions,
soil types, and rainfall rates.
Tarabieh pointed out that the Al-Jubaiha
area was chosen to establish this forest in cooperation with the local
community, which will assist in planting about three thousand seedlings over
five days under the supervision of a Japanese expert.
He added that the number of participants
willing to participate in the planting process has reached 400, indicating the
increasing awareness among various segments of society about the importance of
forests.
Regarding ensuring sustainability and
protecting seedlings from any attacks, Tarabieh affirmed that the staff of the
GAM will undertake this process, as the selected area falls under its
responsibilities.
The
Miyawaki method: Stages and sustainability
The Miyawaki method was developed by
Japanese botanist and plant ecology expert Professor Akira Miyawaki and has
been applied in several countries around the world since the 1990s. Tarabieh
mentioned that more than 40 million trees have been planted using this
technique.
The Miyawaki methodology follows three
main stages, including the preparation stage aimed at gaining a deep
understanding of the nature of native plant communities in the local
environment and understanding soil characteristics and composition and methods
of reviving it.
The second stage primarily relies on
coordination with relevant authorities to determine the start date of
implementation. It is worth noting that the best time for planting seedlings is
in the autumn before or at the beginning of the rainy season to allow the
seedlings to gradually adapt to the site without exposure to the scorching
summer sun or harsh winter cold.
The third and final stage focuses on maintaining
the sustainability of the forest, especially in the early years, to ensure the
success of as many seedlings as possible and preserve the soil. Maintenance
activities, which include care for the forest, last for a period of two to
three years. This ensures that the forest reaches a stage of self-sufficiency
and adapts to its surroundings, relying entirely on rainwater.
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