Srinagar, Feb. 7 -- The authorities in the valley have taken a unique initiative of geo-tagging Chinar trees. The project, spearheaded by the J&K Forest Research Institute (FRI) of the J&K Forest Department, involves geo-tagging and QR coding of Chinar trees to enable their monitoring and management. Under this geo-tagging process, QR codes are attached to each surveyed tree, recording information about 25 characteristics, including its geographical location, health, age, and growth patterns, enabling conservationists to track changes and address risk factors. This initiative of the government is indeed a good step towards the protection and conservation of this rich heritage tree.

The Chinar tree has remained a symbol of great cultural,...