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Experience: I climbed the tallest tropical tree in the world
It was a slow ascent: I needed to check for wasps, snakes and scorpions
TL;DR
- Jamiluddin Jami, who grew up in Borneo, works in forest conservation and has dedicated his life to tree climbing for scientific research.
- He was part of a team tasked with measuring a 100-meter yellow meranti tree, believed to be the world's tallest tropical tree.
- The climb was dangerous, requiring careful checks for structural integrity and hazardous wildlife like snakes and scorpions; Jami was once attacked by bees, receiving around 100 stings.
- Despite his fear of heights, Jami successfully reached approximately 95 meters, using a pole to measure the final height at 100.8 meters.
- The experience offered a unique and stunning perspective of the rainforest canopy, reinforcing Jami's commitment to conservation and forest preservation.