18 Degrees North Latitude

18 Degrees North Latitude: Guardians of the Green Realm

Nestled along the magical 18°N latitude, a tropical paradise thrives—where mountains kiss the sea, biodiversity bursts, and nearly 200 rare plant species find sanctuary. 18 Degrees North Latitude begins in this lush haven, a living museum of Earth’s botanical wonders.

A top botany graduate abandons academia, returning home to become a forest ranger. Haunted by life’s storms and social anxieties, he walks lonely mountain paths, continuing his father’s legacy—guarding not just trees, but a world his father died to protect. His days blend with the rhythm of the forest, a silent vow to every endangered shoot and rustling creature.

Peace shatters with the arrival of a young researcher and a seasoned botanist. Their expertise unlocks new dimensions of his plant “friends,” pulling him from self-imposed isolation. Through collaboration, he bridges inner walls, discovering the power of connection amidst towering ferns and ancient vines.

As they battle illegal plant hunters and safeguard fragile ecosystems, his dormant passion for botany reignites. Armed with knowledge and grit, he lays groundwork for tropical conservation. Through storms and triumphs, he evolves—from a reclusive guardian to a leading scientist, leaving an indelible mark on the ecological treasure at 18°N.