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Rising Kashmir > Blog > Anchor > Heritage Chinar trees in J&K now tagged with ‘Digital Aadhar’ for preservation efforts
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Heritage Chinar trees in J&K now tagged with ‘Digital Aadhar’ for preservation efforts

Younus Rashid
Last updated: January 22, 2025 1:37 am
Younus Rashid
Published: January 22, 2025
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Srinagar, Jan 21:In a pioneering initiative aimed at preserving the heritage Chinar trees of Jammu and Kashmir, the J&K Forest Department and the J&K Forest Research Institute (FRI) have launched a “Digital Tree Aadhar” project. This innovative approach uses modern technology, including the Geographical Information System (GIS), to create a comprehensive database for the conservation of Chinar trees.
Dr. Syed Tariq, Project Coordinator at FRI, shared with Rising Kashmir that the initiative, which began in 2021, has successfully geotagged 28,560 Chinar trees over the past four years. Each tree is now marked with a QR-based digital plate attached with a specialized spring-enabled metal, which accommodates the tree’s growth for over 50 years without embedding into the bark. By scanning the QR code, citizens can access detailed information about each tree.
Dr. Tariq explained that the geo-tagging process follows standard protocols and involves recording 25 distinct characteristics of each tree, documented in the Chinar Tree Record Form (CTRF-25). These details include geographical location, tree status, health, height, diameter at breast height (DBH), crown length, and other important data.
The project has revealed that the majority of Chinar trees are found in Srinagar, followed by Ganderbal, Anantnag, and Baramulla districts. Notably, Ganderbal is home to a Chinar tree larger than the one previously declared the largest in Asia, with a girth at breast height (GBH) of 22.25 meters and a height of 27 meters.
For the current financial year, an additional 10,000 Chinar trees are being geotagged, and these trees will also receive scannable QR plates. The project is funded under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (CAMPA) scheme.
Mohd Ayub Sheikh, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of the Research Forest Division, emphasized that the Forest Research Institute is committed to preserving these heritage trees. He noted that the GIS-based, QR-enabled conservation initiative offers a model for integrating technology, public engagement, and scientific research to protect the Chinar tree. As a symbol of both ecological and cultural wealth, its survival requires sustained efforts at local, national, and global levels.
“This initiative is a crucial step towards safeguarding the legacy of the Chinar trees for future generations,” Sheikh added.
Experts have also suggested the creation of a dedicated website to manage the collected data, improve public engagement, and monitor conservation efforts. Additionally, recommendations have been made for tree risk assessments, including establishing a Common Facility Center (CFC) at the Forest Research Institute to employ technologies like Tree Radar Units for analysing the health of tree trunks, branches, and roots.

 

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