At an ecological community site in Southern Israel, LyOr Rabinowiz and a group of volunteers are growing a forest using the Japanese Miyawaki method. They planted saplings close together, which helps the trees defend each other against pests, revitalize poor soil, and are said to grow much faster.

https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-crowded-japanese-style-forest-israeli-trees-find-space-to-grow/