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    Ms Sanger approaches the lower canopy of this 60 meter high fig tree approximately 30m from the forest floor. Trees of this size were regularly encountered and not only proved extremely challenging to climb but also meant that almost 2 full days of survey work was required to complete them. Known as epiphyte load it is estimated that the host tree like this one can hold more than a ton of additional plant material. by: spphoto Views[627] The rainforest canopy is one of sciences last frontiers of discovery with little previous research carried out. On occasion jewels can be found hidden by the thick undergrowth, tangled vines and poor visibility on the forest floor. Here a Beech Orchid (Dendrobuim falcorostrum) sits securely 35m from ground level in an Antarctic Beech tree (Notofagus moorei), this particular orchid grows nowhere else except in this forest and on this particular species of rare tree. by: spphoto Views[546] The technique of climbing 50 meter high rainforest trees is laborious but offers truly unique perspectives. Ascending to the canopy of these emergent trees is a journey that might take as long as 20 minutes. Climbers begin in the undergrowth then pass the vine growth and several layers of lower canopy just to reach the lowest branches of the trees in the study group. by: spphoto Views[961] The task at hand is at times daunting because of the combination of long hours of technical climbing, relentless poor weather and the sheer amount of epiphytes found. While the national park welcomes more than 2 million visitors per year surprisingly little research has been done into its epiphytic inhabitants. On this branch alone more than 30 samples of moss were taken to be identified at the Queensland herbarium a task that will take months to complete. by: spphoto Views[433] Tree Climbing for science in the Border Ranges national park of Northern New South Wales. Epiphyte diversity lead researcher Jen Sanger reaches out to retrieve a sample of a newly discovered orchid 25m from the forest floor. In many of the worlds rainforests the number, distribution and ecology of these elusive plants is largely unknown to science. This project aims to form an extensive data set of distribution information so that these highly sensitive plants might be used as climate change indicators. by: spphoto Views[427]
     
    The task at hand is at times daunting because of the combination of long hours of technical climbing, relentless poor weather and the sheer amount of epiphytes found. While the national park welcomes more than 2 million visitors per year surprisingly little research has been done into its epiphytic inhabitants. On this branch alone more than 30 samples of moss were taken to be identified at the Queensland herbarium a task that will take months to complete. by: spphoto Views[332] The technique of climbing 50 meter high rainforest trees is laborious but offers truly unique perspectives. Ascending to the canopy of these emergent trees is a journey that might take as long as 20 minutes. Climbers begin in the undergrowth then pass the vine growth and several layers of lower canopy just to reach the lowest branches of the trees in the study group. by: spphoto Views[749] Tree Climbing for science in the Border Ranges national park of Northern New South Wales. Epiphyte diversity lead researcher Jen Sanger reaches out to retrieve a sample of a newly discovered orchid 25m from the forest floor. In many of the worlds rainforests the number, distribution and ecology of these elusive plants is largely unknown to science. This project aims to form an extensive data set of distribution information so that these highly sensitive plants might be used as climate change indicators. by: spphoto Views[862]   

    And so it begins. Again.

    THAILAND | Thu, 25 Sep 2014 | By sierrayla-1 | Views [439]

    September 24, 2014 Wild Orchid Villa, Bangkok, Thailand As Randy (my partner and travel companion) embark on a nine-month journey to Southeast Asia to conduct research for my dissertation and to travel for the sake of it, I find myself struggling ... Read more >

    Tags: bangkok, flights, research

    Fulbright Scholarships

    MOROCCO | Wed, 23 Jul 2014 | By kakimono | Views [607]

     After class on Wednesday, we met up with Nisrine and followed her through the quiet residential area to the office for the Fulbright group. As we were walking in, someone behind us recognized Nisrine and told her (and, by extension, us) to go in, ... Read more >

    Tags: fulbright, research, strikes, teaching, university

    Intro to My Hobo Summer

    USA | Fri, 20 Jul 2012 | By ohio31392 | Views [350]

    So despite all of my travelling I only recently became acquainted with World Nomads. I thought that this is a perfect site for me, but unfortunately my timing is not great. I am in the middle of a long term nomadic experience. I got a job for the summer ... Read more >

    Tags: dartmouth, homeless, massachusetts, research, sharks, umass

    Simpson Desert science meets the community

    AUSTRALIA | Sun, 1 Aug 2010 | By gemmadeavin | Views [1043] | Video

    After traveling to the Simpson Desert with the University of Sydney’s Desert Ecology Research Group (DERG) in November 2009 it occurred to me that their extensive body of research had never been shared with the local pastoral community. ... Read more >

    Tags: agriculture, community, graziers, pastoralists, research, science, science communication, simpson desert

    Rodwell Research : Salisbury Wiltshire England

    UNITED KINGDOM | Mon, 15 Jun 2009 | By warrenr | Views [2473]

    Do any of the following RODWELL names mean anything to YOU and YOUR branch of the RODWELL tree? All born in Salisbury Wiltshire England between 1816 & 1831. * Eliza Rodwell (NEE Wheatland)    * George Rodwell  * David Rodwell * Caroline ... Read more >

    Tags: convict, england, genealogy, research, rodwell, salisbury, st edmunds, tasmania, transportation, wiltshire

    When the going gets tough; the tough get travelling

    WORLDWIDE | Wed, 17 Dec 2008 | By nomads-news | Views [1267]

    Global consumers will go ahead with their travel plans even though they do worry about the economy. Earlier this month, we got together with our friends from GeckoGo and polled 1162 travellers to find out how they were affected by the global ... Read more >

    Tags: research, travel trends

    The evolution of travel plans

    CANADA | Thu, 10 Jul 2008 | By pamela_mac | Views [889]

    Planning for a trip is always an exciting endevour.   The intended traveller read books and guidebooks, surf the web, read blogs, make notes, comparisons etc.   But as time progresses, the trip always evolves, more than once. For years (since ... Read more >

    Tags: asia, europe, evolution, middle east, planning, research, travel

     

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