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\nPeople are risking their lives in a multimillion-dollar industry you’ve never heard of. In the Caucasus Mountains of the former Soviet republic of Georgia harvesters climb to the top of these giant Nordmann fir trees and remove some of...\nPeople are risking their lives in a multimillion-dollar industry you’ve never heard of. In the Caucasus Mountains of the former Soviet republic of Georgia harvesters climb to the top of these giant Nordmann fir trees and remove some of the cones. ➡ Subscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter and past the edge of what's possible. Get More National Geographic: Official Site Facebook Twitter Instagram In Europe, there is high demand for the seeds contained in these cones, as it is believed that these seeds grow the perfect Christmas trees. But there is also a dark side to this Christmas story. Even the highest paid laborers only make 90 cents per pound of seed, while the lowest make 16 cents per pound. In addition, “cone pirates” poach these valuable cones away from the company laborers. Some climbers risk ascending with no safety equipment and can fall and be seriously injured—or even killed. It's a complex, and dangerous, process that allows people around the world to enjoy their holidays. Read more in \"Gravity-Defying Villagers Risk Their Lives for Christmas Trees\" Christmas Tree Harvesting Is Gravity-Defying (and Sometimes Illegal) | National Geographic National Geographic\n
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