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Bare winter branches frame a meticulous orchard pruning operation in the crisp agricultural landscape of New South Wales. A worker in a bright blue jacket navigates the intricate network of hazelnut trees, carefully selecting and trimming branches to optimize future fruit production. Overhead, another worker in high-visibility orange safety gear balances among the tree limbs, strategically pruning to maintain the orchard's health and productivity. Patches of vibrant green moss contrast against the muted brown earth and gray-silver tree bark, highlighting the careful land management of this specialist nut cultivation site. A white bucket sits quietly in the foreground, suggesting systematic and organized harvesting practices typical of professional Australian agricultural operations. The scene captures the precision and patient craft of hazelnut cultivation - a delicate dance of human intervention and natural growth that ensures the ongoing vitality of this specialized agricultural ecosystem.