Geo-tagging to preserve Kashmir's iconic chinar trees

India turns to geo-tagging to conserve Kashmir's iconic 'Chinar' trees
Authorities in Indian Kashmir are geo-tagging thousands of 'Chinar' trees to create a comprehensive database for their management and help conserve them amid threats from rising urbanisation, road-widening projects and diseases.
Chinar Trees: Kashmir’s Ecological Heritage Begins Getting Protection
Chinar trees, known for their towering height of up to 30 meters and girth of up to 15 meters, take approximately 150 years to reach full maturity. The oldest known Chinar tree, located near Srinagar, is estimated to be around 650 years old.
J-K Govt begins process of geo-tagging Chinar trees in Kashmir to preserve its heritage
Jammu and Kashmir's government began the process of geo-tagging">geo-tagging in its bid to preserve heritage Chinar trees in Kashmir on Thursday.Dr Syed Tariq, Scientist at Forest Research Institute said,
Preserving Heritage: Kashmir’s iconic Chinar trees get geo-tagged with unique Aadhar-like codes
Kashmir's iconic Chinar trees are undergoing a digital transformation through the 'Digital Tree Aadhaar' initiative, which uses QR codes and GIS technology to monitor their health and location. This project aims to conserve these cultural symbols facing threats from urbanization and climate change.
Symbol of Kashmir's natural heritage, chinar trees to be geo-tagged, equipped with unique code
A "Digital Tree Aadhaar" programme has been launched by the Jammu and Kashmir government for conservation of the majestic Chinars which will see creation of a comprehensive database of the tree facing
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