"Life in the Treetops Exploration of Tropical Rain Forest Canopies" by Dr Meg Lowman
Renowned author and conservationist, Dr. Meg "CanopyMeg" Lowman talks about her discoveries of biodiversity in forest canopies, including her first climb in Australian rain forests in 1979 with a home-made slingshot and harness, that provided a beginning for her life of canopy discoveries using different tools. She takes the audience on a global tour to some of the forest canopy hotspots where she conducts long-term research and education programs. Her most recent efforts, to conserve the last 5% of forests in northern Ethiopia, illustrate the essential services that trees provide for human health. In addition, Lowman, who is helping to create a new minor in sustainability at Elmira College, discusses her ideas with regard to student activities and learning experiences.
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