Srinagar, April 27 -- In the breathtaking valley of Kashmir, where nature has always been more than just a backdrop, a silent crisis is unfolding. The iconic Chinar trees deeply rooted in the region's identity are being cut down in the name of development. What is being presented as progress is, in reality, a slow erosion of Kashmir's environmental and cultural soul.The Chinar is not merely a tree; it is a living heritage. Towering for decades, sometimes centuries, these trees have witnessed the passage of time, offering shade, beauty, and a sense of continuity. Their fiery autumn leaves and expansive canopies are symbolic of Kashmir itself. To lose them is to lose a part of the valley's identity something that no infrastructure project c...