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Trees in IISc campus to be geo-tagged
The New Indian Express Mangaluru
|August 27, 2025
TREES in the state are set to get unique identity numbers soon.
The state forest department is undertaking a pilot study to geo-tag trees in the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru.
Based on the outcome of the exercise, trees in select areas of two districts in central and north Karnataka will be geo-tagged and issued unique identity numbers, before extending the scheme to other parts of the state.
A senior forest department official told TNIE, "The proposal is before the government for clearance. The aim of tagging the trees is to know their age, species, understand their growth, canopy cover, girth, soil condition, health of the trees and if it needs any attention. It is also important to know species details such as native, non-native, protected and heritage."
This story is from the August 27, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Mangaluru.
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