Deodar Tree:
Deodar trees in Himachal Pradesh’s Sangla Valley have revealed the process of climatic shifts from wetter spring conditions that prevailed during pre-historic times to drier conditions from the year 1757 onwards.It is also known as the Himalayan Cedar. The name Deodar is derived from the Sanskrit word Devadāru, meaning “wood of the gods,” highlighting the tree’s cultural and spiritual importance. It is native to high-altitude forests, this majestic conifer plays a critical ecological and cultural role. It thrives in well-drained soils and moist temperate climates. It is a large evergreen tree and has needle-like bluish-green leaves. It is mainly found in the western Himalayan region.Traditionally, its wood has been used in temple construction, religious ceremonies, and Ayurvedic medicine. It faced threats from logging, habitat loss, and climate change.
