Toshiba Miyawaki Plantation at Bakori Tekdi Pune

Location: Bakori Tekdi, Wagholi, Pune
Project Year: 2025

Planted Trees

4000+ Native Saplings

Project Type

Miyawaki Forest Development

Focus Area

High-Density Afforestation

Participation

30+ Employees

Youth Talent Development Society (YTDS), through its #PlantAMillionTrees campaign, partnered with Toshiba to implement a Miyawaki-based plantation initiative at Bakori Tekdi, Pune. The project focused on creating a dense native forest ecosystem capable of long-term ecological sustainability and rapid growth.

The Challenge

Restoring Ecosystems in Degraded Land

Rapid urbanization and environmental degradation have led to declining green cover and biodiversity loss. Areas like Bakori Tekdi require structured intervention to restore ecological balance.

The challenge was to:

Rebuild vegetation in degraded terrain
Improve biodiversity
Ensure faster growth and sustainability

Project Execution (Real Process)

Site Selection & Soil Testing

Land feasibility assessment
Soil quality analysis
Identification of suitable native species

Land Development

Debris removal
Soil enrichment using biomass
Bed preparation for high-density plantation

Sapling Selection

Native and climate-resilient species
Species diversity planning
Ecological layering approach

Plantation Drive

High-density plantation using Miyawaki method
Structured spacing and marking
Employee and stakeholder participation

Maintenance & Care

Regular watering
Soil nutrition management
Protection measures for long-term survival

Toshiba Miyawaki plantation banner at site.

Impact & Significance

Environmental Impact

4000+ native saplings planted
High-density plantation for faster forest growth
Improved biodiversity and soil health

Employee Engagement

30+ employees participated
Hands-on involvement in sustainability initiatives
Stronger connection with CSR impact

Sustainability Impact

Plantation designed for long-term growth
Structured ecological layering (tree, shrub, canopy)
Rapid growth observed within months

Key Highlights

4000+ native saplings planted
Miyawaki method used for high-density afforestation
30+ employee participation
Structured plantation with ecological layering
Protected plantation zone for long-term growth
Rapid plant growth within initial months

Key Result

Successful development of a high-density native forest using the Miyawaki method, enabling faster growth and long-term ecological restoration.

The Partner Experience

Trusted For Meaningful Impact

Worley’s participation highlighted its dedication to ecological restoration and sustainable community impact.

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"Creating a Miyawaki forest in India has been a long-standing vision for Toshiba, and this initiative gave us the opportunity to turn that vision into meaningful environmental impact. With the support of YTDS, we are proud to contribute towards a greener and more sustainable future"

Prem Nair

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“Being part of this Miyawaki initiative showed how small collective efforts can grow into lasting environmental change. Creating a dense native forest today is an investment in a greener future for generations to come.”

Reshma Baby

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“Being part of this initiative with YTDS was truly inspiring. What stood out most was seeing how small environmental actions today can grow into long-term impact for future generations. Watching nature slowly transform through collective effort was a deeply meaningful experience.”