Taur | Free

For official documentation on these rights, you can refer to the of specific forest divisions (e.g., Bilaspur Vol-II ) which detail the appendices of rights for local villagers. 1 APPENDIX - HP Forest Department

In the context of the , "Taur free" refers to the legal right granted to local inhabitants ( right-holders ) to harvest the Taur plant ( Bauhinia vahlii ) free of charge for specific domestic uses. Summary of Taur Free Rights

: It is primarily granted for use as fuel and for making traditional leaf plates (pattals). Taur free

: Its large, durable leaves are culturally significant in Himachal Pradesh for serving Langar (community meals). Recently, there has been a push to revive this tradition at major sites like the Taradevi Temple to reduce plastic waste.

: Harvesting must be done under the directions of the local forest department to ensure sustainable forest management. For official documentation on these rights, you can

: It is a grant allowing right-holders to extract "Taur" (a massive evergreen climber) from forest lands without payment.

: Bauhinia vahlii (Taur) is a hardy climber found in various forest divisions like Bilaspur, Nurpur, and Joginder Nagar. : Its large, durable leaves are culturally significant

: Taur is often classified among "green shrubs" or miscellaneous forest produce that can be collected when other primary timber or firewood sources are unavailable or restricted. Botanical and Cultural Significance