Tree Aadhar Mission

The Jammu & Kashmir government has launched the Tree Aadhaar Mission to protect Chinar trees using a GIS-based, QR-enabled system.

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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.