In a captivating new interview on the Cool the Country YouTube channel, TREE Foundation’s Executive Director Dr. Meg Lowman—known to many as “CanopyMeg”—shares her journey as the world’s first arbornaut and why protecting our planet’s forests is more urgent than ever.
Hosted by Cool the Country, a platform dedicated to inspiring climate action through real-world stories, the interview highlights Meg’s pioneering work in forest canopies and her mission to make science accessible, impactful, and global.
“The canopy is where the action is,” Meg says. “It’s the beating heart of the forest.”
In this episode, Meg dives into:
- Why preserving existing forests is more sustainable and more effective than planting new ones
How healthy forests play a critical role in sustaining clean water sources
Her early years conducting treetop research in Australia, and how that sparked a global movement
The importance of building canopy walkways to support conservation, science, and local livelihoods
From forest science to climate solutions, Meg’s message is clear: we all have a role to play in protecting the natural world!
Watch the full interview here: Cool The Country – Trees, Glorious Trees | Cool For Kids
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