Australian Canopy Crane Research Facility
Situated in the World Heritage listed Cape Tribulation region, Queensland, Australia; the Australian Canopy Crane Research Facility offers scientists from throughout the world the opportunity to conduct a range of canopy related research projects.
Persons interested in using the Facility, discussing crane availability, obtaining further information or volunteering their time should contact the Facility directly:
General Information
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Over thirty research projects involving more than eighty researchers from Australia and overseas have been conducted at the Australian Canopy Crane site. Crane research is coordinated under four theme areas: Canopy-Atmosphere Interactions,Biodiversity, Ecological Processes and Physiological Processes. The facility has provided a wonderful opportunity for postgraduate students to access the forest canopy for their research.
The Australian Canopy Crane is located just south of Cape Tribulation approximately 2 hours drive north of Cairns in a World Heritage Area. It is in one of the few areas where rainforest meets reef. The site experiences a strong wet season which occurs between December and April, although rain occurs in most months. The surrounding forest has over eight hundred species of vertebrates, many of which are endemic, as are many plant species. Students and researchers are regular users of this facility. |
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