Pine Tree

Pine Tree

Scientific name: Pinus spp. (e.g., Pinus roxburghii – Chir Pine in India)

Family: Pinaceae

Local uses & fun facts: Wood used for furniture, resin for turpentine, needles for handicrafts.

Ecological role: Prevents soil erosion on slopes; provides habitat for squirrels and birds.

Cultural significance: Evergreen nature symbolizes immortality; sacred in some Himalayan traditions.