In 1988, Ric Edelmann and Nigel Hughes travelled to Papua New Guinea in search of primary rainforest. It had been their long-held wish to witness this most prolific and spectacular ecosystem.
With local tribesmen, they trekked through the dense Hunstein forest of the Upper Sepik, home to some of the 34 different birds of paradise, and many species of flora and fauna then still unclassified.
They learnt that the entire region - 2,000 square miles of pristine forest - was earmarked for the biggest logging operation yet to hit New Guinea. There and then they pledged to support the people in protecting their unique homeland.
They were also asked what was happening in the UK to protect our woodlands and wild spaces for future generations.
Ric and Nigel's commitment to developing these initiatives led to the forming of Green Light Trust.
The Hunstein Range remains the source of much of Green Light Trust's inspiration. Find out more here
Buy 'Trees of Paradise' by Ric Edelmann & Nigel Hughes - the inspirational story of their journey to Papua New Guinea that led to them setting up Green Light Trust.