Srinagar, April 30 -- In modern cities, the presence of trees is an essential aspect of urban health and sustainability, apart from beautification. With rising levels of air pollution, increased surface temperatures, and expanding concrete landscapes, urban areas are in desperate need of natural buffers that can help maintain ecological balance. Trees fulfil that role, offering multiple layers of benefit to both the environment and the people living within it. They contribute in subtle but powerful ways that go beyond what is often acknowledged. Air pollution remains a growing concern in many urban centres, including those in Jammu and Kashmir. Data from the Jammu and Kashmir Pollution Control Board shows that, from April 2024 onwards, ai...