Deep inside the dense Himalayan forests of Ayubia National Park, which is located at just a two-hour scenic drive from Islamabad, stands a special tree species called the Taxus wallichiana. This ...

Bashyal’s current project focuses on the Himalayan yew (Taxus wallichiana), especially the Maire’s yew, which are the most sought after for their leaves. Sadly, there are as few as 800 such mature ...

The Himalayan Yew (Taxus wallichiana), commonly known as ‘Barmi’ in the Hazara, Mansehra, Balakot, Naran and Kaghan and Galyat regions, has perhaps suffered the greatest due to this deforestation.

India (Garhwal Himalayas): leaves boiled in water for tea. This site is provided to Mr. Freedman by Dr. Jules Janick, Emeritus Professor and Former James Troop Distinguished Professor of Horticulture.