The opportunities and challenges of applying tree climbing techniques as a canopy access method in canopy biology

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  • Nakanishi Akira
    Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University Subtropical Field Science Center, University of the Ryukyus
  • Azuma Wakana
    Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University
  • Tanaka Mizue
    Graduate School of Agriculture, Kyoto University
  • Miyazaki Yuko
    Graduate School of Environmental and Life Science, Okayama University
  • Inui Yoko
    Department of Arts and Sciences, Osaka Kyoiku University

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  • 林冠生物学におけるツリークライミングの適用と展望
  • リンカン セイブツガク ニ オケル ツリークライミング ノ テキヨウ ト テンボウ

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Canopy biology is the natural science that aimed at understanding of the biodiversity, biological processes, and ecological functions of forest canopies. Canopies determine the structural and energetic properties of forest ecosystems. Since the 1980s, canopy biology has progressed rapidly through the development of methods for accessing treetops. The rope climbing techniques used widely in canopy studies have developed from diverse procedures that allow human access to the top layers of forest vegetation. In comparison with other access hardware, e.g., cranes and gantries, rope assemblies have advantages in terms of user mobility, repeated access, and cost. The availability and safety of tree climbing techniques have improved with recent developments in mountain climbing gear and methodologies for their use. In this review, we use candidate studies to introduce the advantages, prospects and challenges of climbing techniques for tree canopy studies. Tree climbing allows excellent access to treetops in all types of forests, across all geographical locations. We expect further progress through combinations of rope climbing and other access methodologies. In the interests of safety and effectiveness, a platform should be developed for the distribution of relevant information to prospective tree climbing researchers and those who may wish to use the procedures for other activities, such as arboriculture.

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