Canopy Science
Scientists in the rainforest
Welcome to Canopy Science, our mini-series on adventure science and new discoveries in the rainforest canopy.
We focus on scientists in the rainforest working in the tropics in areas of exceptionally high biodiversity. In these hotspots, localised levels of endemism can limit species to a single 10km area and no-where else in the world.
Scientific research up in the forest canopy involves extra challenges as one of the most complex zones to access. With the nature of these challenges meaning there is so much still to discover, this is why canopy science legend Nalini Nadkarni describes it as "the last biotic frontier." Using innovative research, scientists reveal new discoveries within the canopy which we will explore over this series.
Ever shared a branch with a bear?
Read about Dr Robin Hayward’s adventures in big trees in the jungles of Sulawesi, Malaysia and Indonesia.
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Canopy science in action
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New discoveries
Discovering new behaviours and species in the cloudforest canopy.
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Adventures in Honduras
Adventure and astonishing wildlife in the tall trees of the mountain jungles.
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Exploring trees with Dr Hayward
Meet the fabulous Dr Robin Hayward, science communicator and scaler of giant trees.
Ever wished you could be there?
Join us as we take David for a dawn climb in the jungles of Honduras with the Canopy Access team on expedition with Operation Wallacea…
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Adventures in the cloud forest
An office in the trees
Read about a tree climbing adventure with Dr Erica McAlister. Well known as scientist, public speaker and award winning writer, her work includes research and teaching on expedition for Operation Wallacea.
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TIM CHAMBERLAIN
I am passionate about connecting people with nature and tree climbing is an inspiring way to explore our environment. As a Tree Safety Expert, recent expeditions have been to the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Honduras, to the towering redwood trees of California and carrying out research on rare raptors in Dorset, UK.
TREE CLIMBING FOR SCIENCE
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Live cameras
Live camera action!
As well as working with TV presenters, a lot of my work involves assisting the install and maintenance of live nest cameras on the nests of some of rarest wild birds.
From cleaning the lens of the Loch Garten Osprey camera to the logistics of an eagle camera install, great care and expertise is required and all work is carried out under licence and in association with the land owner.
Other conservation & wildlife work
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Assisting projects
Using rope access skills to assist projects like the Glasgow Peregrine Project
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Raptor monitoring
Helping conservation through studies by the Dorset Raptor Study Group.
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Working with wildlife
Camera installs and wildlife conservation
