September 21, 2023 6:12 PM

J&K: Officials claim to found world’s oldest Cedar tree in Doda district, project it to be declared as heritage site

In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Officials of Bhaderwah Forest Division claimed to have found world's largest and perhaps the oldest Cedar tree in Bhalessa area of Doda district and are projecting it to be declared as a heritage site. The visibly different tree because of its gigantic size, also holds religious significance for the locals as they (Nag followers) believe it to be pious and offer prayers there. DFO Bhaderwah Chander Shekhar said that the cedar has 54 ft diameter t...