(From left) MTWA secretary Mohd Shufee Redha Samsudin, Muhammad Yusuf, Mohd Amirul Abdul Aziz (top branch), Muhammad Hariz and Muhammad Amir training at the Perdana Botanical Garden in Kuala Lumpur. — Photos: GRACE CHEN and ART CHEN/The Star
GOING up a tree aided primarily by harness, rope and friction hitches requires climbers to have skill, endurance and the ability to push past the fear of heights.
Climbing tall trees requires a unique set of individuals, whether they are pruning dead branches for community safety, checking the tree’s health, affixing lines, or harvesting honey and fruits.
