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A very shocking and exciting news has emerged for nature lovers and environmentalists from the beautiful valleys of Mount Abu, the only cold and beautiful hill station of Rajasthan. An amazing and rare tree has been discovered in Mount Abu, which is famous all over the world for its natural beauty, historical buildings and ancient temples, which is unique in the country. When a team of Forest Department and local environmental researchers conducted a scientific study of the age and species of this giant and ancient tree, the surprising fact came to light that it is the second oldest ‘Safeda’ i.e. Eucalyptus tree in the country. This historical tree was planted here by the British about one and a half century ago, i.e. during the British rule. As soon as the news of the discovery of this unique and rare tree became public, immense curiosity has arisen among botanists, tourists and nature lovers across the country and everyone is drawn towards Mount Abu to see this historical heritage with their own eyes.
#Precious gift of the British era in the beautiful valleys of Mount Abu
During the British Raj, the British enjoyed the climate of Mount Abu as a respite from the hot plains of India, and shifted their administrative capital there during summers. During that period, the British not only built beautiful bungalows, clubs and roads here, but they also brought with them the seeds of many rare plants and trees from all over the world so that they could make the environment of this hill station more green and favorable. In this context, the British authorities had planted some selected saplings of Safeda i.e. Eucalyptus here, out of which this giant tree is still alive and safe in its full glory. Local elders and history experts say that the British had planted this tree with the aim of enhancing the ecology and natural beauty of the place, but no one had any idea that in the future, this plant would be included in the list of the oldest and rarest living white trees of the country.
#Scientific study and surprising revelation of the age of the tree
When local ecologists and senior forest department officials closely inspected the tree’s huge trunk, its unique bark and its height, they suspected it to be a normal tree. After this, a special team of experts from Botanical Survey of India and various universities used modern scientific methods to find out its age. The study revealed a shocking result that the age of this tree is more than one hundred and fifty years. The history of Eucalyptus or Safflower trees in India is not considered to be very old, and living trees of such a long life are rarely seen in the country. After this discovery, the process of getting this tree the official status of being the second oldest whitethorn in the country has started, which is going to prove to be a huge milestone in the botanical history of Mount Abu.
#Why is this discovery special in terms of environmental protection and tourism?
The discovery of this rare and ancient tree has not only increased the prestige of the Forest Department of Mount Abu, but it has also created a new and exciting attraction for the tourists from India and abroad. Generally, for tourists, Mount Abu has meant Nakki Lake, Sunset Point and the Jain temple of Dilwara, but now with the addition of this historical Safeda tree, there is full hope that ‘eco-tourism’ will get a new direction here. Rajasthan Government and Forest Department are now preparing a special action plan for the conservation of this ancient heritage so that it can be completely protected from termites, diseases and human interference. Preparations are underway to develop the area around the tree and convert it into a heritage nature site, where visiting tourists and students can get detailed information about the history of this unique tree.
#Country’s botanical heritage and future research plans
This discovery is also a proof of how rich and unique is the biodiversity and climate of Mount Abu, which has preserved even the plants of foreign origin planted 150 years ago in such a wonderful manner till today. Scientists from various research institutes of the country are now busy studying how this tree has maintained its viability for so long amid adverse climate changes and changing weather. This tree has now become a living laboratory for the students of Botany, where they can closely understand the life cycle of the Eucalyptus species and the secrets of its longevity. The local administration has appealed to the common citizens and tourists that whenever they come to Mount Abu, they must visit this historical heritage and fully cooperate with the administration in its conservation, so that our future generations can also witness this invaluable natural and historical heritage of the country.