Kashmir Pencil Makers Face Wood Shortage Amidst Poplar Felling

Imagine people in Kashmir making pencils for famous brands like Natraj.

They use wood from poplar trees, which grow there.

However, many of these trees are being cut down.

This is making it hard for pencil makers to get the wood they need.

Some people worry about allergies from the trees, but studies show other plants cause more allergies.

Even though a court order to cut down trees was stopped, the cutting continues, which may cause trouble for the pencil makers.