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Mangaluru, Nov 27 : PYC (ICYM) Gurpur undertook an initiative of planting 100 plants in 100sq ft using a Japanese technology, 'MIYAWAKI Forest' on the occasion of Centenary celebration of Our Lady Of Pompei Church, Gurpur - Kaikamba.

The programme was conducted on 1st November, 2021. Arjun Mascarenhas was the guest of honour. Parish priest Rev. Fr Antony Lobo, Resident priest Rev. Fr Pius Pinto, Parish council Secretary Praveen Lobo, PYC (ICYM) Animator Joyal Pinto, PYC (ICYM) President Dishanth Coelho and all PYC (ICYM) youths were present.

About Miyawaki Forest Technique:

Miyawaki is a technique pioneered by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, that helps build dense, native forests. The approach is supposed to ensure that plant growth is 10 times faster and the resulting plantation is 30 times denser than usual. It involves planting dozens of native species in the same area and becomes maintenance-free after the first three years.