Belagavi district in Karnataka, India, has announced an ambitious plan to plant over 3.2 lakh saplings under the Miyawaki model, a method developed by Japanese botanist Dr. Akira Miyawaki for creating dense, self-sustaining mini-forests. The initiative will be implemented through local bodies, including the Belagavi City Corporation (BCC) and municipal councils of Gokak, Nippani, Bailhongal, Savadatti, Ramdurg, and Athani. The zilla panchayat has set a target of planting 1.2 lakh saplings across 320 hectares in rural areas, primarily to combat climate change and enhance forest cover. The project will see 20,000 saplings planted by the BCC, 30,000 in municipal town panchayats, and 40,000 across various municipal councils. The initiative includes planting in parks, government spaces, and along roadsides, with species such as neem, tamarind, mango, and pomegranate being prioritized. The project was launched on Environment Day, with local MLA Asif Sait advocating for public participation in the mini forest development plan.