Bhojpatra, becoming extinct in the world, continued to flourish in the Himalayas: the area was named Bhojwasa due to the presence of more trees; Bans were imposed in 2008 to save

Bhojpatra trees, which are rapidly disappearing in the world, are flourishing in the Himalayas. Bhoj Patra trees were once visible on the Gomukh walkway beyond Gangotri to Chirwasa and the area above it. At the same time, these trees are also visible in Devgad near Gate Kankhu Barrier of Gangotri National Park 11 km below.

According to the Gangotri National Park officials, this positive result has come out due to the stringent restrictions imposed in 2008 for the protection of Gangotri Glacier. The number of pilgrims and tourists visiting Gomukh was fixed at 150 per day in the year 2008 to save the Gomukh Gangotri Glacier, the point of origin of the Bhagirathi (Ganga).

Trees start appearing on the route leading to Gomukh
Bhojpatra trees start appearing from Chirvasa on the track route leading to Gomukh. After Chirvasa, these trees are seen in Bhojgarhi and Bhojwasa. Due to the abundance of Bhojpatra trees, this place was named Bhojwasa. At present, Bhojpatra trees are present up to one and a half km ahead of Bhojwasa, but now their expansion is being seen up to Devgad, five km beyond the Gate Kankhu barrier of Gangotri National Park.

Expansion of Bhojpatra trees is beneficial for the environment of Himalaya
Recently, a team of officers and forest personnel led by RN Pandey, Deputy Director, Gangotri National Park, returned from a visit to Gomukh. Gangotri Forest Officer Pratap Panwar described the expansion of Bhojpatra trees as beneficial for the environment and biodiversity of the Himalayas.

were under threat due to climate change
Climate change and cutting of trees has put many flora of the Himalayas under threat. Bhojpatra trees are included in this. In the 80s, the forests of Bhojpatra were left in name only, but now the green trees of Bhojpatra are visible.