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Trees and Forests provide essential ecosystem services, health-related, economic and social benefits to people, but infrastructure expansion often necessitates the removal of established trees. Transplantation offers a sustainable alternative, allowing the conservation of mature trees while accommodating urban development. This study presents a successful case of transplanting a Ficus benghalensis tree of height 15.2 meters over an unprecedented road distance of 225 km in Rajasthan, India. We discuss the methodologies, challenges, and post-transplantation care that ensured the tree’s survival. This case contributes to urban forestry by demonstrating the feasibility of large-scale tree relocation as a conservation strategy for heritage and ecologically valuable trees in urban landscapes. This article reviews the successful story of the longest distance tree transplantation for the huge Ficus benghalensis in the world.
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