Scientists use many techniques for treetop research—ladders, aerial walkways, hot air balloons, helicopters, floating rafts, even hang-gliders. Some scientists build permanent towers. I use a portable wooden platform.
Wordwise
bromeliad: a plant with stiff leaves shaped like a pineapple top
canopy: the dense treetops of the cloud forest
epiphyte: a small plant that grows on tree trunks and branches
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