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The 150-year-old coffee tree at Pallikkunnu St. George CSI Church in Idukki, Kerala, is being preserved due to its historical significance.
The church authorities are seeking government support for its preservation and have been in touch with the Coffee Board for assistance.
Historical Significance
The church was built in 1869 by the Church Missionary Society (CMS) on a 15-acre plot of land donated by the ruler of Travancore.
The presence of the coffee tree highlights the early phase of the coffee plantation industry in Peerumade
The tree is believed to have been planted by the British during the early stages of the plantation industry in the region.
The tree is a living symbol of Kerala's colonial history and the origins of its plantation economy.
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