Canopy in the Clouds
There is a new website online which gives superb information about tropical montane cloud forest, like tho one to be found in Monteverde, Costa Rica. The great thing is that the site is very interactive. There are 360° panoramas of the forest where you can actually move around the forest. It is not as good as actually being in the forest - but it comes close. This is great, especially because interpretation of the rainforest and its canopy in many canopy tourism projects is rather limted. This is from the project’s description:
Canopy in the Clouds is designed to partner emerging professionals in science, photography, and cinematography to create the next generation of environmental outreach materials. The project seeks to:
1. Promote conservation through educational media delivered in an innovative and engaging manner.
2. Inspire young scientists by sharing our passion and excitement for carrying out science.
3. Engage people in the beauty, biodiversity, and importance of tropical montane cloud forests from the perspective of the
forest canopy.
Here is the link to the website: http://www.canopyintheclouds.com/