The Conservation of the Karungu Forest Introduction The climate of Karungu is a semi-arid one with an elevation of about 1, 200 m (3, 900 ft) above sea level. The area experiences an average of 110mm of rain in a year. The rainy season is always short
Read more →Dr. Meg Lowman, Chief of Science and Sustainability at the Academy, started out researching leaves, but when insects thwarted her work, she became fascinated. Biodiversity is all around us, even in our homes, says Academy researcher and entomologist Michelle Trautwein. Academy microbiologist Shannon Bennett discusses the importance
Read more →Article published at Mongabay.com by Heather D’Angelo on March 3, 2015 about Dr. Lowman’s work with forest conservation in Ethiopia. Presenting a workshop on ecosystem services to a roomful of priests in Ethiopia may seem like an unlikely scenario for a conservation biologist to end up in,
Read more →Dr. Bernard Nkongmeneck speaks about the evolution of the Millennium Ecologic Museum, located in Cameroon, which is in its first construction stage. In order to make this project a success, he is gladly accepting donations. The Millennium Ecological Museum is a training and research Centre for the
Read more →In this TEDx talk Dr. Lowman shares her journey as one of the pioneers of studying trees ‘where they live’ – in the canopy. Sharing her wisdom and humor in her pursuit of time management (balancing children and data), and setting trail for women scientists and global impact, this trail-blazing arbornaut informs and inspires as we work to meet the challenges of disappearing forests worldwide.
Read more →Love science? Want to wear a shirt covered in women? How about a shirt covered in some of the most notable women in STEM! The list includes TREE Foundation CEO canopy scientist, Meg Lowman! The full list of STEM women covering the shirt: Ada Lovelace Alice Ball
Read more →From Mongabay.com: A group convened by one of the world’s leading scientific institutions has issued a call for greater protection of primary forests and more inclusive approaches to conservation. Last month the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco brought together 167 scientists, educators, civil society leaders,
Read more →Future canopy scientists of India? Through digital connectivity, CanopyMeg spoke to approximately 2000 students in India last night. Explorers and colleague Bhaskar Krishnamurthy master-minded a multiple school virtual assembly, and the students all lined up with questions about forests. Thrilling at both ends, and the kids asked
Read more →UPDATE: The winner of this species auction is “rhettbutleri” and was paid by an anonymous donor. Here is an incredible opportunity to name a newly discovered species of bark beetle! We will be accepting bids for this name-a-species auction up until March 1st at midnight. You may
Read more →Article below written by Bhaskar Krishnamurthy which features Dr. Lowman and her work in the canopies. Often considered the eighth continent of our planet, canopies across the world harbour more than 30% of the Earth’s living fauna, and yet remain one of the least studied areas till
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