I thought the same at first but reading the article, Jamiluddin Jami is a conservationist with a history of tree planting from 19.

I didn’t know this till reading but apparently:

Tree-climbers help with scientific research by measuring the height of trees and setting up cameras to monitor wildlife.

It’s a pretty fun read, a good break from most depressing news honestly

I’m sure he hugged that tree plenty while climbing it.