Natural History Pub: Tree Climbing

When scientists study old growth trees and arboreal animals, they often need to grab their harnesses, ropes and carabiners to climb hundreds of feet up into the canopy. Yet this unique approach to data collection is often overshadowed by the scientific results that tree-climbing produces. Join Dr. Eric Forsman, renowned scientist retired from the Pacific Northwest Research Station and tree-climber extraordinaire, to learn about the approach, skill and preparation that scientists employ to climb Oregon’s biggest trees.