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Winter pruning transforms a dormant hazelnut orchard into a scene of careful agricultural precision. A worker in a vivid orange high-visibility jacket and dark cap stands amid the skeletal branches of bare hazelnut trees, wielding specialized pruning tools with expert focus. The orchard floor is a carpet of soft green grass, hinting at the early stages of the seasonal growth cycle, while the intricate network of gray branches creates a complex architectural framework against a pale winter sky. Methodical and deliberate, the worker moves carefully through the tree, selecting and trimming branches to optimize future nut production and tree health. The scene captures the quiet intensity of winter agricultural maintenance, where each calculated cut represents strategic planning for the upcoming harvest. Pruning tools, safety gear, and the structured layout of the orchard showcase the professional approach to sustainable nut cultivation in rural New South Wales.