After Japan's devastating 2011 tsunami, volunteers have planted more than 680,000 trees to protect the coast from future tsunamis | TheBriefWire
After Japan's devastating 2011 tsunami, volunteers have planted more than 680,000 trees to protect the coast from future tsunamis
Published 5 August 2026 ยท world
In a remarkable effort to enhance its coastal protection, Japan is planting over 680,000 native trees through the Chinju no Mori Project. This initiative, which
In a remarkable effort to enhance its coastal protection, Japan is planting over 680,000 native trees through the Chinju no Mori Project. This initiative, which complements existing concrete seawalls established after the 2011 tsunami, employs the innovative Miyawaki Method. By drawing inspiration from ancient guardian forests, these new dense forests will not only serve as a natural barrier against disasters but also provide numerous ecological advantages.
Published: August 5, 2026 โข 12:00 PM IST ยท Updated: August 5, 2026 โข 1:33 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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In a remarkable effort to enhance its coastal protection, Japan is planting over 680,000 native trees through the Chinju no Mori Project.
This initiative, which complements existing concrete seawalls established after the 2011 tsunami, employs the innovative Miyawaki Method.
By drawing inspiration from ancient guardian forests, these new dense forests will not only serve as a natural barrier against disasters but also provide numerous ecological advantages.