SUGI – Partner Feature

Restoring Biodiversity and Greening Cities

SUGi creates Pocket Forests of native species in urban environments. Using the Miyawaki Method, they have planted hundreds of climate resilient forests in cities across the world. By working directly with communities to design, plant and then maintain each forest, they create spaces where people can reconnect with Nature, making them perfect ReWild Yourself partners.

SUGi provides a 360 degree approach to biodiversity, building ecosystem restoration, and (re)establishing Nature connections in communities.

From the design to species selection, planting, and communicating the benefits of the forests, SUGi works closely with their Forest Makers to ensure an all-rounded, symbiotic approach to creating Nature hubs.

The Miyawaki Planting Method

SUGi follows the Miyawaki Method of densley planting native tree species in nutrient-enriched soils. This encourages fast growth and means the forests are self-sustaining after three years. Thus, ensuring a conscious and intentional creation of pocket forests that truly benefit not only the local ecosystem, but the local community as well.

By restoring the soil, air, and all the elements of a healthy biological ecosystem, their work helps strengthen social bonds between communities as well as individual reconnection with nature.

Together we will create three community forest hubs across the UK, designed by SUGI and activated by ReWild Yourself.