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If you've ever been to the himalayas, you know how refreshing and uplifting its atmosphere is. Mesmerised by its soothing vibes, the ancient sages who inhabited the region even named the himalayas as Dev-Bhoomi (the land of god).
According to the researchers, there are various geographical and spiritual factors behind this extraordinary climate of the region. One of the important factors they talk about is the presence of the subtropical and evergreen forests of the himalayan pine trees there.
And, in this post, I would like to share about the himalayan pine trees and the different aspects of their life, as I came to know in a himalayan village known as Kasar devi.
The himalayan pine trees, commonly known as Blue Pine, are the coniferous trees native to the forests of the himalayas and the surrounding region in India, Nepal and Bhutan in Asia.
Along with other pine species, they are said to be one of the most long-lived and evolved trees on the planet and are highly resistant to the air pollution, being able to withstand it better than most of the other trees.
"It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon men's hearts, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanate from the old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit." — Robert L. Stevenson.
The way the each pine tree grows up is different.
Because of their ability to adapt fast, most of the trees grow in their own unique ways, each one responding to the environmental factors differently. They can even grow up to 50 metres in height, but are more often 10-30 metres tall.
"The Jack pine grows to any shape that suits the light, suits the winds and suits itself." — Milton Acorn.
It's almost impossible to tell how their branches would move in which direction and there's always something new to look at them..
Apart from making the region alive and aesthetic, the himalayan pine trees also perform a multitude of other functions necessary for well-being of the forest and its inhabitants.
The wild birds find it safe to nest in the trees due to their greater height and the dense branches.
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