Tree Canopy Methods

How do scientists studying the biodiversity located in the tree canopy get access to the top of trees? There are methods such as climbing, walkways, blimps and rafts. You can find videos of these methods in action here.

Here at TREE Foundation we are collecting information about resources available using these tree canopy methods and more. You’ll find those resources listed below.

How Indian ecologists are finding unknown treasures hidden in the canopies of trees

Walking into a forest is probably one of the most immersive ecological experiences. It isn’t like walking into any other landscape like a mountain or a desert, both of which introduce their marvels at a deliberate pace. When you step into a forest, it is almost as if the edge zips shut behind you. The trees sieve the bright sunlight into twinkling stars, the soggy ground softens your step and the foliage pushes against the world outside.

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Methods in Forest Canopy Research
Margaret D. Lowman (Author), Timothy D. Schowalter (Author), Jerry F. Franklin (Author)
University of California Press (November 26, 2012)

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