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Authorities Uses Geo-Tagging To Conserve Kashmir's Iconic Chinar Trees

Workers install QR code-based GIS plates, a geo-tagging process, on oriental plane trees, locally known as Chinar, at the Mughal Garden in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 23, 2025. Authorities in Kashmir geo-tag thousands of 'Chinar' trees to create a comprehensive database for their management and conservation, as they face threats from rising urbanization, road-widening projects, and diseases. These trees hold significant cultural and ecological value in the Kashmir Valley. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#11973952
Date Taken	23 January 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto

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