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.
Canopy Cranes in the Amazon Rainforest
Photograph by Tim Laman, Nat Geo Image Collection “We know more about the moon than
Williams College canopy walkway
Here are some views of our Williams College canopy walkway in Hopkins Forest, Massachusetts. It’s
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.
New canopy walkway in Taiwan features a motorized ascent
The new canopy walkway in Shei-Pa National Park in Taiwan features a motorized ascent. WOW
Publication Resources
Methods in Forest Canopy Research
University of California Press (November 26, 2012)
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