Climbers' Corner • Tree Academy
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A View from the Top of the Redwood Forest
Summary
The redwood forests of coastal California are a unique environment, found nowhere else on Earth. These forest giants are also arks of biodiversity, and can teach us many lessons about the lives of trees and other organisms. This presentation draws from lessons learned during a climbing expedition with Dr. Steve Sillett, the foremost redwood researcher in the world, during which the team used sonic tomography to assess the level of internal decay in the highest reaches of the redwoods. While the technical assessments are interesting in themselves, this rare look into the canopy of the Coast redwoods will leave the presentation audience in awe of these majestic trees.
Conference Proceedings Documents
Presenters
Philip van Wassenaer, B.Sc.
Environmental Sciences, Master of Forest Conservation, is the principal
consultant for Urban Forest Innovations, Inc., which specializes in the
preservation, enhancement, and management of the urban forest using a research-
and science-based approach. He is an ISA Certified Arborist, member of ASCA, a
Past President and Director of the Ontario Urban Forest Council and a 2009
recipient of the ISA True Professionals of Arboriculture Award.
Climbers' Corner • Tree Academy
Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday