Identity Cards for Trees in Kolkata

Environment and Sanitation

Now, trees will also have identity cards like humans in a Kolkata suburb. A crucial role is played by the trees in changing climate. This is a part of the project by Konnagar Municipality. Therefore, identity cards have been issued by the authorities for twenty-eight varieties of trees. Environmentalist Abhijit Mitra who is the project head said, “Just like your voter ID card, the tree ID card has details like local name of the species, scientific name, geographical coordinates of its location, photograph, weight and wood density etc.”  Read complete story at http://www.tendersontime.com/blog-detail/identity-cards-trees-kolkata-1574.php