Nearly 700 people bring new Miyawaki Forest to life at Chuyaca Park

Families, children, young people, and neighbors of Osorno took part this Saturday, September 5, in a massive planting session that transformed part of Chuyaca Park into the setting for a new Miyawaki Forest.

The activity brought together nearly 700 volunteers, who during the session planted 1,900 native trees and shrubs along the Damas River, shaping a new green space aimed at promoting biodiversity and creating a meeting place for the community.

The initiative was organized by Fundación Cerro Arriba and the Municipality of Osorno and combined the volunteers' work with music and various artistic expressions, in a session that also sought to bring people closer to the natural environment and strengthen the city's connection with the Damas River.

The president of Fundación Cerro Arriba, Marcelo Pérez Hott, highlighted the community's participation and the commitment shown during the session.

"Together we built a new refuge for people and biodiversity, as well as a new place to visit and enjoy at Chuyaca Park," he stated.

The foundation's representative especially thanked the hundreds of volunteers who took part in the planting and emphasized that the work will continue over the coming months.

"The forest is planted, but the work is just beginning. Now it is up to us to care for it, water it, and accompany it as it grows," he affirmed.

The intervention was carried out using the Miyawaki methodology, a forest restoration system developed in Japan that allows for the establishment of dense and diverse forests on relatively small surfaces. Its application seeks to accelerate vegetation establishment through the use of native species and high planting density.

The session also had the support of various collaborating organizations and institutions, which joined the goal of recovering natural spaces and promoting greater environmental awareness in the community.

With the planting carried out in Osorno, Fundación Cerro Arriba reached its 33rd Miyawaki Forest, an initiative that marks the close of its 2026 season and adds a new space for restoration and biodiversity to the territory.