Planting a brand new Miyawaki forest at Spul'u'Kwuks Elementary School
Our morning began at Richmond Secondary, where we were given a tour of BC’s first-ever Miyawaki forest. Initially designed as protection against tsunamis, Miyawaki forests are dense pocket forests of native species. At Richmond Secondary, the three-year-old forest is surprisingly lush and provides a windbreak, sunshade, noise barrier, biodiverse habitat and an outdoor learning space. Richmond students were selective in planting native species resistant to climate change.
After planting a brand new Miyawaki forest at Spul'u'Kwuks Elementary School, our next stop was Terra Nova, home to the first-ever Miyawaki forest in a public space. A little underwhelming in an already natural environment, this Miyawaki may go unnoticed by the untrained eye. A closer look reveals a diverse and rich combination of planted native species!
Qel'qulhp', Island Halkomelem — 'Nootka' Rose, Rosa nutkana
Th’iwuq’ (fruit), Island Halkomelem — Red Elderberry, Sambucus rascemosa
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