The Chinar because of its magnificent size has been part of Kashmiri folklore for generations. These trees, with more deeply lobed (hand-shaped) leaves, are conspicuous in every season. In the ...

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 ...

That is the period when the leaves of the magnificent Chinars turn a brilliant red, at the onset of fall – a major tourist attraction. Typically, a Chinar grows to 30 metres (98 ft) or more and ...

Srinagar: To preserve and conserve the famous Chinar trees of the Kashmir Valley, the authorities in the region are geotagging each and every such tree in the Valley. The authorities believe that many ...

The Jammu and Kashmir government has initiated the 'Digital Tree Aadhaar' programme to protect the iconic chinar trees by creating a digital database with QR codes and geo-tagging technology.

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 ...

To preserve and conserve the famous Chinar trees of the Kashmir Valley, the authorities in the region are geotagging each and every such tree in the Valley. The authorities believe that many factors ...

Jammu and Kashmir's government began the process of geo-tagging in its bid to preserve heritage Chinar trees in Kashmir on Thursday. Dr Syed Tariq, Scientist at Forest Research Institute said, ...

SRINAGAR: In a move to conserve rich heritage, the iconic Chinar trees in Kashmir have been geo-tagged and equipped with QR-code for digital protection of the Valley’s heritage tree. The project ...

has declined over the years. Some estimates said Kashmir Valley had 42,000 chinars in the 1970s. The present number ranges from 17,000 to 34,000. Chinar is a part of our culture. We are doing a survey ...