Hairbrained idea or exciting project?

Just throwing it out there: 
I want to do this in New Zealand...

I realise that photographing an entire tree requires super expensive and tricky equipment but I'm keen to make a more basic attempt and who knows, it might lead to something closer to nat. geo. standards. Any of the great southern beeches, enormous Pureora miro or laden Waitakere rata would make perfect stars. Does anyone have ideas for making this happen? Here is a video explaining how the professionals get it done:

The reasons behind my desire to give this a go in New Zealand are:

1. as far as I am aware, it has not yet been done here
   
2. it would be a marvellous way to document the diversity and complexity of a tree habitat
   
3. people would find it interesting and engaging
4. it would be lots of fun!

So, if you're a photographer, tree climber, kind person willing to fund hairbrained ideas and/or keen epiphyter and you want in, let me know!

Finally, and on a slightly different topic, have a look at this beautiful blog by Dylan van Winkel that features epiphytic flora and fauna from Hauturu/Little Barrier Island.