Chandigarh University Launches Heritage Tree Conservation Project to Digitally Map and Preserve Centuries-Old Heritage Trees in Mohali
Chandigarh University has launched a project to digitally map and conserve heritage trees in the Mohali district using GIS technology. Funded by the Punjab Biodiversity Board, the initiative aims to document the ecological and cultural significance of these trees to ensure their long-term protection.
Why it matters
This project represents a scientific approach to urban conservation, balancing infrastructure development with the preservation of natural and cultural heritage.
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CHANDIGARH, India , Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As rapid urbanization and infrastructure expansion continue to threaten centuries-old trees of ecological, cultural and religious significance, the need for a systematic scientific approach for their identification and conservation has become essential. Taking a significant step towards the scientific conservation of heritage trees, Chandigarh University has launched an initiative to identify, document and conserve ecologically, religiously and culturally significant tree species across SAS Nagar (Mohali) district.
The project will establish the district's first comprehensive GIS-based database of heritage trees, providing a scientific foundation for evidence-based management and long-term conservation planning while protecting invaluable natural assets for future generations.
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