Step beyond Hong Kong’s metropolis and you will find vast areas of woodlands and mountain ranges. Behind the concrete jungle are tree surgeons, the caretakers of the city’s natural landscape.

What is life like for a tree surgeon in this densely populated city? We followed a tree surgeon to find out.

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Producer and videographer: Nadeem Shad
Script and Narration: Tiffany Ip
Editor: Nicholas Ko
Mastering: Victor Peña

Music: Audio Network