From South China Morning Post: Scientists have reported four new species found during an unprecedented top-to-bottom rainforest study at Penang Hill, Malaysia. The recent two-week “BioBlitz” saw 117 scientists and students from Malaysia and around the world join forces to thoroughly document the area’s flora and fauna, from the treetops to beneath the soil. “We […]
Article from vnews.com: The 300-foot-long canopy walk, which would begin behind the raptor houses, would be at an approximate elevation of 40 feet, give or take. It would lead visitors through a classic New England mix of hard-and softwood trees, and would offer views of the Ottauquechee River and Dewey’s Pond. Along the way, adults […]
From noozhawk.com: Biologist encourages students to pursue careers in science Conservation biologist Meg Lowman (affectionately known as “Canopy” Meg) spoke about her career and her work at a recent Channel City Club meeting. A lifelong “arbornaut,” Lowman has been called the mother of canopy research and has spent her career exploring the biodiversity of the […]
When the last individual of a race of living things breathes no more, another Heaven and another Earth must pass before such a one can be again.—William Beebe Celebrate International Tiger Day—July 29, 2016 In awe, we stopped dead in our tracks to gaze at the enormous impression in the wet sand. Our guide whispered, […]
The following article is a canopy tribute to Andrew Field written by entomologist, Daniela Izera, who worked in Venezuela from 1978 until 1992. I am an entomologist and I have worked in Venezuela from 1978 until 1992. During my stay I visited many of the Venezuelan universities; the UCV (Universidad Central de Venezuela) in Maracay […]
A new comment in the journal Nature argues that conservation’s impact on the world is being hindered by the field’s lack of inclusiveness — particularly its failure to consistently include both the many different values people hold for nature, and the viewpoints of women and diverse ethnicities and cultures. The comment is coauthored by Heather Tallis, lead scientist for The […]
From the University of Sydney’s Biology Newsetter Issue 27: Dr Margaret (Meg) Lowman’s (PhD 1983) email signature encourages you to ‘Enjoy nature!!’ – An attitude she has adopted throughout her career in canopy research and conservation advocacy. Dr Lowman earned the nickname ‘Canopy Meg’ by sharing her research into the world’s rainforests with children via […]
Article from California Academy of Sciences: Science Today which mentions Dr. Meg Lowman’s work with eucalyptus trees. Over one hundred years ago, Eucalyptus trees were planted around the world. Native to Australia, these trees are hardy, and able to take root almost everywhere. Planted for fuel and timber, they have today become one of the […]
Lea Shell interviews Dr. Meg Lowman for Your Wild Life. Dr. Lowman describes her wonderfully supportive parents, how her childhood tree forts inspired her to do research in the tree canopy, and how her sons continue to inspire her today. To read the interview in its entirety, head over to yourwildlife.org
Article from the online edition of Beloit Daily News: All of the action is at the top, at least in a forest. That’s what conservation biologist Dr. Margaret Lowman, known as “Canopy Meg,” told guests at the Roy Chapman Andrews Society 2014 Distinguished Explorer Award Presentation held at Beloit College’s Eaton Chapel on Friday afternoon. […]
