Ban on Cutting Chinar trees in Kashmir Valley

Kashmir's famed Chinar trees may get a new lease of life with the state governmnet imposing ban on its felling and lopping. The ban follows numerous complaints that reckless felling and lopping is going on in every nook and corner of the valley. Chinar, which is integral part of Kashmir' heritage, is fast disappearing. Permission for felling Chinar trees can only be granted if 5 new Chinar trees are planted for every tree to be cut. All requests pending execution or permission are to be suspended.