ArboraclePocket Forests
Miyawaki Method | Open Source Designer

Design Dense Forests.
Grow 10x Faster.

Open Forest is an open-source instrument for planning and managing Miyawaki pocket forests. Mimic natural succession, maximize biodiversity, and restore local ecology with precision.

10x
Faster Growth
3-5
Trees per m²
30+
Native Species
3 Years
Self-Sustaining
The Miyawaki Method

Restoring the Biological Blueprint.

By planting native species in high density across four distinct layers, we trigger intense underground communication and competitive growth. These are not gardens; they are self-organizing ecological engines.

Dense Mutualism

3-5 trees per square meter forces rapid vertical growth and fungal network expansion.

Stratified Canopy

Shrub, Sub-tree, Tree, and Canopy layers maximize solar capture and habitat volume.

Absolute Nativity

Region-specific genotypes selected for 200-year climate resilience.

The Result

30x

Density

10x

Speed

100%

Native

Zero

Waste

The Open Forest Toolkit

Everything you need to wield the Miyawaki method as a tool for restoration.

Site Diagnostics

Analyze soil structure, drainage, and light. Get automated amendment recommendations for biological health.

Species Synthesizer

Search by bioregion and layer. Auto-balance your species mix based on local genotype availability.

Biomass Calculator

Calculate tree counts, spacing, and organic inputs. Generate precise bills of materials for planting day.

Chronology Tracking

Visual evidence of canopy closure. Track growth rates and survival across the critical 3-year establishment phase.

Steward Coordination

Organize community planting events and youth education. Map community-led restoration impact.

Ecosystem Audits

Report on carbon, stormwater, and biodiversity value. Prove the tangible impact of your forest.

The Miyawaki Protocol

1

Site Audit

Understand the soil and light context.

2

Species Selection

Select 20-30 native species across 4 layers.

3

Soil Invigoration

Deep loosening and biological amendment.

4

Dense Planting

Random high-density planting with the community.

5

Canopy Mulching

4-6 inches of organic protection.

6

Active Stewardship

2-3 years of monitoring and watering.

The Path of Mastery

From Planting to Protector.

Every forest you plant is an act of resistance. Every node you manage advances your journey on the Soil Grower's Path.

The Soil Grower's Path

Your journey from Seedling Steward to Legacy Protector

"AI as the bicycle, not the replacement. You are the Captain."

Start the Restoration.

Join the Arboracle ecosystem. Access the protocol, the data, and grow your first pocket forest.