Can Kashmir Save Its Chinars?

by Abdul Wajid Parray Follow Us On G -N e w s | Whatsapp

With approximately thirty-three thousand Chinars still standing, they may together absorb an estimated 1,650 metric tons of carbon dioxide and release about 3,300 metric tons of oxygen annually.

Chinar, or Platanus Orientalis , is not merely a tree but a living emblem of Kashmir’s heritage. It is woven into every facet of the valley’s identity, from the motifs of Kashmiri handicrafts to its presence in poetry and reverence at shrines. There exists abundant literature on this tree, chronicling its cultural, historical, and environmental significance. Yet much about its origin remains steeped in folklore rather than archaeological or scientific proof. These gaps require rigorous study, for only then can pr