The Chinar tree is a majestic deciduous species from the Platanaceae family, which attains a height of 30 metres. The trees whose leaves turn a vivid shade of golden and red in winters are an ...

As the number of Chinar trees, a symbol of Kashmir's natural heritage, dwindles in the region, the government has embarked on a mission to preserve them by giving each tree a unique identity.

We have around 30 thousand Chinar trees in Kashmir, and have completed tagging of around 29 thousand. We have every detail and data of the Chinars, and we have the metal tagging with a UV printed.

“It was a moment of panic for the tourists,” says Fayaz Ahmad, the head clerk of Shalimar Garden, recalling the incident when a 300-year-old Chinar tree toppled over in September 2024.

The trees showcase their full splendor during autumn when their leaves turn vibrant shades of red, orange, and gold, creating ...

SRINAGAR – Kashmir has launched an ambitious initiative to geo-tag thousands of Chinar trees in an effort to conserve this culturally and ecologically significant species, which faces threats ...

SRINAGAR, India, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Authorities in Indian Kashmir are geo-tagging thousands of 'Chinar' trees to create a comprehensive database for their management and help conserve them amid ...