The large-scale destruction of trees over the past few centuries has emerged as one of the major causes of global environmental change. In order to understand the poetic expression of the “requiem of trees,” this article first provides a brief discussion of Modern Urdu Ghazal and the traditional poetic genre of the Elegy (Nauha). The study then examines selected verses from Modern Urdu Ghazal that portray the suffering of trees and the damage inflicted upon their surrounding ecosystems. These poetic expressions are identified and interpreted as “Vegetal Elegies,” as they articulate grief over the loss and destruction of plant life. The article argues that such poetic laments demonstrate not only the presence of forces responsible for harming nature but also the existence of a sensitive literary consciousness that recognises this suffering and gives it a powerful voice. These requiems devoted to trees differ from the conventional form of Nauha and may be divided into two major categories: Intrinsic Elegies (Dakhili Nauhey) and Extrinsic Elegies (Khariji Nauhey). Intrinsic Elegies arise from natural causes, including phenomena such as autumn, storms, and floods, where human intervention is absent. Extrinsic Elegies, on the other hand, are associated with human actions and activities, including deforestation, arson, and the use of toxic chemicals. In addition, the article highlights the scientific significance of trees, their indispensable role in maintaining ecological balance, and the history of deforestation in the Indian subcontinent during the colonial period

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