Chinar, also known as Oriental plane tree, is a maple-like tree with a huge canopy and is found in cool climate regions with ...

The Jammu and Kashmir government has launched the 'Digital Tree Aadhaar' initiative to preserve the iconic Chinar trees. This project uses geo-tagging and QR codes to track and protect these ...

Geo-tagged digital identity introduced to monitor health of chinar trees in Kashmir, aiding conservation efforts and tree ...

"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. "Fortunately, ...

recalling the incident when a 300-year-old Chinar tree toppled over in September 2024. “Fortunately, there was no physical damage to anyone.” That is the period when the leaves of the ...

The majestic maple trees of Jammu and Kashmir — better known as chinar or locally as boonyi — now have their own ID cards. In a novel initiative by the J&K Forest Department in partnership with the ...