From the archive record
A tree plantation drive in the Motidhar orchard region of the Western Himalayas, India. Several people are working on terraced mountain slopes to plant fruit tree saplings, including cherry, nectarine, and apple varieties. Apple rootstocks such as M9 and M111 are being used as part of orchard development and horticultural management practices. The terraced landscape helps stabilize steep hillsides, reduce soil erosion, and create suitable planting areas in mountainous terrain. Dense greenery and forested surroundings reflect the ecological character of the Himalayan environment. The footage highlights agricultural and plantation activities in a high-altitude orchard landscape.