:root {
      --green-deep:   #1a3a1f;
      --green-mid:    #2d6a35;
      --green-bright: #4caf50;
      --green-light:  #a8d5aa;
      --cream:        #f7f3ec;
      --white:        #ffffff;
      --shadow:       rgba(26,58,31,0.18);
      --radius:       14px;
    }
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
    body { font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; background: var(--cream); color: var(--green-deep); overflow-x: hidden; }

    /* ── NAV ── */
    nav {
      position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100;
      background: var(--green-deep);
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 0 5vw; height: 64px;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 18px var(--shadow);
    }
    .nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; }
    .nav-logo-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; background: var(--green-bright); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 20px; }
    .nav-logo-text { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.1; }
    .nav-logo-text span { display: block; font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif; font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 300; color: var(--green-light); letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; }
    .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 28px; list-style: none; }
    .nav-links a { color: var(--green-light); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.5px; transition: color .2s; }
    .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
    .nav-cta { background: var(--green-bright); color: var(--white); border: none; padding: 9px 20px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s, transform .15s; }
    .nav-cta:hover { background: #3d9941; transform: scale(1.04); }
    .hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; padding: 4px; }
    .hamburger span { width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--white); border-radius: 2px; display: block; transition: .3s; }

    /* ── IMAGE SLIDER ── */
    .slider-section { position: relative; background: var(--green-deep); overflow: hidden; }
    .slider-wrap { position: relative; width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16/6; min-height: 260px; max-height: 520px; }
    .slide { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity .7s ease; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; }
    .slide.active { opacity: 1; }
    .slide-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; }
    .slide-bg::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,30,12,0.82) 0%, rgba(10,30,12,0.25) 60%, transparent 100%); }
    .slide-caption { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 28px 5vw 32px; max-width: 700px; }
    .slide-caption h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 2rem); color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .slide-caption p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
    .slider-btn { position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); z-index: 10; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); backdrop-filter: blur(6px); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25); color: var(--white); width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; font-size: 1.1rem; cursor: pointer; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background .2s; }
    .slider-btn:hover { background: var(--green-bright); }
    .slider-btn.prev { left: 16px; }
    .slider-btn.next { right: 16px; }
    .slider-dots { position: absolute; bottom: 14px; right: 5vw; display: flex; gap: 8px; z-index: 10; }
    .dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); cursor: pointer; transition: background .2s, transform .2s; border: none; padding: 0; }
    .dot.active { background: var(--green-bright); transform: scale(1.3); }
 
    /* Slide background images using Unsplash tree photos */
    .slide-1 .slide-bg { background-image: url('images/tree-cutting-pondicherry.jpg'); }
    .slide-2 .slide-bg { background-image: url('images/tree-cutting-trimming-service.png'); }
    .slide-3 .slide-bg { background-image: url('images/emergency-tree-removal.jpg'); }
    .slide-4 .slide-bg { background-image: url('images/tree-cutting-near-me.jpg'); }
    .slide-5 .slide-bg { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1448375240586-882707db888b?w=1400&q=80&fit=crop'); }

    /* ── HERO ── */
    .hero { position: relative; min-height: 88vh; display: flex; align-items: center; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-deep) 0%, #2a5430 55%, #3d7a45 100%); }
    .hero-bg-pattern { position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.07; background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, #fff 1px, transparent 1px), radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, #fff 1px, transparent 1px); background-size: 60px 60px; }
    .hero-leaves { position: absolute; right: -60px; top: -60px; width: 55vw; max-width: 680px; opacity: 0.13; font-size: 320px; line-height: 1; pointer-events: none; user-select: none; }
    .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 80px 5vw; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
    .hero-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: rgba(76,175,80,0.2); border: 1px solid rgba(76,175,80,0.4); padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 22px; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green-light); }
    .hero h1 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.6rem); color: var(--white); line-height: 1.12; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .hero h1 em { font-style: normal; color: var(--green-bright); }
    .hero-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .btn-primary { background: var(--green-bright); color: var(--white); border: none; padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; transition: background .2s, transform .15s, box-shadow .2s; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(76,175,80,0.4); }
    .btn-primary:hover { background: #3d9941; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(76,175,80,0.45); }
    .btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 500; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; transition: border-color .2s, background .2s; }
    .btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--white); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

    .hero-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-radius: 20px; padding: 36px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; }
    .hero-card-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .stars { color: #f5c518; font-size: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 2px; }
    .rating-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
    .rating-num { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; }
    .rating-meta { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .stat-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
    .stat-item { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border-radius: 12px; padding: 14px 16px; }
    .stat-num { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--green-bright); font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; }
    .stat-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-top: 2px; }
    .contact-quick { background: var(--green-bright); border-radius: 12px; padding: 16px 20px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s; }
    .contact-quick:hover { background: #3d9941; }
    .contact-quick-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    .contact-quick-text { color: var(--white); }
    .contact-quick-text span { display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; opacity: 0.8; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
    .contact-quick-text strong { font-size: 1.15rem; }

    /* ── TRUST BAR ── */
    .trust-bar { background: var(--white); padding: 20px 5vw; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(26,58,31,0.08); flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--green-mid); }

    /* ── SECTIONS ── */
    section { padding: 80px 5vw; }
    .section-tag { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; background: rgba(76,175,80,0.1); color: var(--green-mid); padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .section-title { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); color: var(--green-deep); line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .section-subtitle { font-size: 1rem; color: #556b58; line-height: 1.7; max-width: 560px; }
    .section-header { margin-bottom: 50px; }
    .section-header.centered { text-align: center; }
    .section-header.centered .section-subtitle { margin: 0 auto; }

    /* ── SERVICES ── */
    .services-bg { background: var(--white); }
    .services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
    .service-card { background: var(--cream); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px 28px; border: 1.5px solid rgba(26,58,31,0.07); transition: transform .22s, box-shadow .22s, border-color .22s; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
    .service-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green-mid), var(--green-bright)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform .3s; }
    .service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px var(--shadow); border-color: var(--green-light); }
    .service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .service-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 14px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-mid), var(--green-bright)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .service-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green-deep); margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .service-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #556b58; line-height: 1.65; }
    .service-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 16px; color: var(--green-mid); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
    .service-link:hover { color: var(--green-bright); }

    /* ── WHY US ── */
    .whyus-bg { background: var(--green-deep); }
    .whyus-bg .section-title { color: var(--white); }
    .whyus-bg .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
    .whyus-bg .section-tag { background: rgba(76,175,80,0.2); color: var(--green-light); }
    .whyus-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
    .whyus-card { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 24px; text-align: center; transition: background .2s; }
    .whyus-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09); }
    .whyus-card .big-icon { font-size: 2.4rem; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .whyus-card h4 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .whyus-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size: 0.87rem; line-height: 1.6; }

    /* ── PROCESS ── */
    .process-bg { background: var(--cream); }
    .process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 0; position: relative; }
    .process-steps::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 36px; left: 10%; right: 10%; height: 2px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green-mid), var(--green-bright)); z-index: 0; }
    .process-step { text-align: center; padding: 0 16px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
    .step-num { width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--white); border: 3px solid var(--green-bright); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--green-mid); margin: 0 auto 20px; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(76,175,80,0.2); }
    .process-step h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green-deep); margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .process-step p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #556b58; line-height: 1.6; }

    /* ── REVIEWS ── */
    .testimonials-bg { background: var(--white); }
    .reviews-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(290px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; }
    .review-card { background: var(--cream); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 26px; border: 1px solid rgba(26,58,31,0.07); transition: box-shadow .2s; }
    .review-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 30px var(--shadow); }
    .review-stars { color: #f5c518; font-size: 0.95rem; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .review-text { font-size: 0.92rem; color: #3d5c40; line-height: 1.7; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 18px; }
    .reviewer { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
    .reviewer-avatar { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-mid), var(--green-bright)); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--white); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; }
    .reviewer-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--green-deep); }
    .reviewer-location { font-size: 0.78rem; color: #7a9b7d; }

    /* ── FAQ ── */
    .faq-bg { background: var(--cream); }
    .faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .faq-item { border: 1px solid rgba(26,58,31,0.1); border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--white); }
    .faq-q { width: 100%; text-align: left; padding: 18px 22px; font-size: 0.97rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green-deep); background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
    .faq-q .faq-arrow { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--green-mid); transition: transform .3s; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .faq-q[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }
    .faq-a { max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .35s ease, padding .3s; padding: 0 22px; font-size: 0.9rem; color: #556b58; line-height: 1.7; }
    .faq-a.open { max-height: 300px; padding: 0 22px 18px; }

    /* ── SERVICE AREA ── */
    .area-bg { background: var(--cream); }
    .area-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
    .area-map { background-image: url(images/service-area-map.png); background-size: cover; background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat;border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 8px 32px var(--shadow); aspect-ratio: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; color: var(--green-mid); border: 2px dashed var(--green-light); }
    .area-map .map-icon { font-size: 3rem; }
    .area-map p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #7a9b7d; }
    .area-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; margin-top: 24px; }
    .area-tag { background: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid var(--green-light); border-radius: 50px; padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--green-mid); font-weight: 500; text-align: center; transition: background .2s, color .2s; }
    .area-tag:hover { background: var(--green-bright); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--green-bright); }

    /* ── CTA BAND ── */
    .cta-band { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-mid), var(--green-deep)); padding: 70px 5vw; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
    .cta-band::before { content: '🌳'; position: absolute; font-size: 200px; opacity: 0.06; right: -30px; top: -40px; pointer-events: none; }
    .cta-band h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .cta-band p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 36px; }
    .cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .cta-phone { background: var(--white); color: var(--green-deep); padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; transition: transform .15s, box-shadow .2s; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); }
    .cta-phone:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.25); }

    /* ── FOOTER ── */
    footer { background: var(--green-deep); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); padding: 60px 5vw 30px; }
    .footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 50px; }
    .footer-brand h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .footer-brand p { font-size: 0.87rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .footer-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.87rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .footer-contact-item .ci-icon { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--green-bright); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
    .footer-col h4 { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 18px; }
    .footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
    .footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .footer-col ul li a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); text-decoration: none; font-size: 0.87rem; transition: color .2s; }
    .footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--green-bright); }
    .footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding-top: 24px; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 0.82rem; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
    .social-links { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
    .social-link { width: 36px; height: 36px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-decoration: none; font-size: 1rem; transition: background .2s; }
    .social-link:hover { background: var(--green-bright); }

    /* ── FLOATING BUTTONS ── */
    .float-call { position: fixed; bottom: 90px; right: 28px; z-index: 999; background: var(--green-bright); color: var(--white); width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.4rem; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(76,175,80,0.5); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
    .float-wa { position: fixed; bottom: 22px; right: 28px; z-index: 999; background: #25d366; color: var(--white); width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.4rem; text-decoration: none; box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.5); }
    @keyframes pulse { 0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(76,175,80,0.5); } 50% { box-shadow: 0 4px 36px rgba(76,175,80,0.8); } }

    /* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 60px 5vw; }
      .hero-card { display: none; }
      .area-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
      .process-steps::before { display: none; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      .nav-links, .nav-cta { display: none; }
      .hamburger { display: flex; }
      .trust-bar { gap: 20px; }
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; text-align: center; }
      .reviews-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .slider-wrap { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
    }
    /* mobile nav open */
    .nav-open .nav-links { display: flex !important; flex-direction: column; position: absolute; top: 64px; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--green-deep); padding: 20px 5vw; gap: 18px; z-index: 99; }

    /* ── FADE-IN ── */
    .fade-in { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
    .fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }