Kashmir’s iconic Chinar trees getgeo-tagged with unique Aadhar-like codes
Kashmir’s iconic Chinar trees
Are undergo digital transformation through the ‘Digital Tree Aadhaar’ initiative, using QR codes and GIS technology to monitor their health and location.
Are undergo digital transformation through the ‘Digital Tree Aadhaar’ initiative, using QR codes and GIS technology to monitor their health and location.
Kashmir’s iconic Chinar trees
The project aims to conserve these cultural symbols facing threats from urbanization and climate change.
The project aims to conserve these cultural symbols facing threats from urbanization and climate change.
This initiative will also enable
conservationists to track changes and address risk factors faced by Chinars – a cultural and ecological symbol of the Kashmir Valley.
conservationists to track changes and address risk factors faced by Chinars – a cultural and ecological symbol of the Kashmir Valley.
Usually 30 metres high,
these trees are known for longevity and spreading crown. It takes around 30 to 50 years for a tree to attain the mature height and around 150 years to grow to its full size.
these trees are known for longevity and spreading crown. It takes around 30 to 50 years for a tree to attain the mature height and around 150 years to grow to its full size.
The chinar tree population in Kashmir
has declined over the years. Some estimates said Kashmir Valley had 42,000 chinars in the 1970s. The present number ranges from 17,000 to 34,000.
has declined over the years. Some estimates said Kashmir Valley had 42,000 chinars in the 1970s. The present number ranges from 17,000 to 34,000.
In the FRI project,
a QR-based digital plate is affixed to each surveyed tree using a specialised spring-enabled metal.
a QR-based digital plate is affixed to each surveyed tree using a specialised spring-enabled metal.
Each tree is given a unique Aadhaar-like ID
Each tree is given a unique Aadhaar-like ID
specifying the year the tree is surveyed, the district it is located and a serial number for easy identification.
specifying the year the tree is surveyed, the district it is located and a serial number for easy identification.
Chinar is a part of our culture. We are doing a survey to know the total number of chinars, their status, their height, girth, etc
Chinar is a part of our culture. We are doing a survey to know the total number of chinars, their status, their height, girth, etc
"The long-term plan is to create a chinar atlas of Kashmir. That will give us an idea how many chinar trees are there in each district, with their status,” Tariq said
"The long-term plan is to create a chinar atlas of Kashmir. That will give us an idea how many chinar trees are there in each district, with their status,” Tariq said
According to the FRI Project Coordinator, around
According to the FRI Project Coordinator, around
chinar trees have been identified, surveyed
chinar trees have been identified, surveyed
28,500
While chinar trees date back around
While chinar trees date back around
SOURCE: PTI
SOURCE: PTI
years in the Valley, a separate research is going on to determine the age of the chinar trees in Kashmir
years in the Valley, a separate research is going on to determine the age of the chinar trees in Kashmir