"Training for canopy research tree climbing
Researchers wishing to do "hands on" research in the forest canopy
need to receive adequate training in techniques and safety protocols
before going aloft. The Institute for Tropical Ecology and
Conservation (ITEC) offers such courses.
While there are many venues for learning to climb, ITEC offers this
training in a field/research environment that goes beyond the
training offered elsewhere. Most climbing courses do not take place
in the same environment where tropical research will take place and
students who have not been familiarized with climbing under tropical
forest conditions will be at a disadvantage when the time comes to go aloft.
Our course runs from mid-June through early July, but for those with
scheduling issues, the course can be arranged for other dates. This
course is also offered during ITEC's winter session.
The course will take place in the rainforest environment and students
will learn to climb while experiencing conditions relative to what
they will actually encounter while performing research.
To learn more go the <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
website or contact Joe Maher
<mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]
It's the chance to learn a new way to study the forest while engaging
in real adventure."
