The Maharashtra Forest Department has decided to collect data of heritage trees across the state and has asked citizens, environment lovers and NGOs to conduct a survey for the same.

On August 18, principal chief conservator of forest – social forestry sent a letter to the Conservator of Forest – Social Forestry at Pune/Thane/Nashik/Nagpur/Amravati and Aurangabad. The letter stated that heritage trees that are more than 100 years old have a huge significance in Indian culture and the need of the hour was to protect and conserve them.