In Kashmir, officials are working hard to protect the famous Chinar trees, which are very important to the region’s culture and environment. These beautiful trees face dangers from growing cities, road projects, and diseases. That’s why authorities are tagging thousands of Chinar trees to make a detailed database that will help keep them safe.
Each Chinar tree now has a special QR code attached to it. This code allows people to learn about important details, like where the tree is located, how healthy it is, its age, and how it grows. By collecting this information, conservationists can monitor the trees and respond to any threats. So far, nearly 29,000 trees have been tagged, but there are still many more smaller trees left to be tagged.
Chinar trees take a long time to grow. They can reach up to 30 meters (about 100 feet) tall and can be as thick as 15 meters (around 50 feet) at the base. The oldest Chinar tree in the area is approximately 650 years old and is located just outside the city of Srinagar.
To make it easier to check the health of the trees, officials are using a special ultrasound gadget that can find risks without needing a person to look at the tree. This gadget helps keep track of the Chinar trees without any manual checking.
As the situation in Kashmir improves, more development projects and tourism are happening in the region. Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kashmir to open a new tunnel and announced exciting new road and rail projects for the future.
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