UP's Kashi tops Heritage Tree list with 99 'centenarian' trees
The UP government is preserving natural heritage through Heritage Tree Adoption Scheme, nurturing 948 century-old trees. Kashi leads with 99 heritage trees, followed by Prayagraj, Hardoi, Ghazipur. Dominant species include Peepal, Banyan, Mango, Neem. The initiative blends conservation with spiritual-cultural identity, reflecting the deep-rooted reverence for trees across various regions of state.