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29-01-2025 | 17:38 PM
Tree Aadhar Mission
The Jammu & Kashmir government has launched the Tree Aadhaar Mission to protect Chinar trees using a GIS-based, QR-enabled system.
About Tree Aadhar Mission
- Objective: To conserve Chinar trees from urbanization, deforestation, and habitat loss.
- QR Code Tagging: Each chinar tree gets a unique QR code that provides relevant details on health, age, growth, and risks.
- Public Access: Scanning the QR code provides real-time tree data.
About Chinar Tree
- Named by Mughal Emperor Jahangir; also called Oriental Plane Tree (Platanus orientalis var. cashmeriana).
- It is the State Tree of Jammu & Kashmir; native to Greece and Southern Europe but flourishes in Kashmir.
- Height: Grows up to 30 meters, taking 150 years to mature.
Applications of Chinar
- Medicinal Use
- Wood can be used for making interior furniture due to its long durability and aesthetic appearance.
- Preparation of natural dyes.
