Nalini Nadkarni couldn’t have said it better, but how do we communicate what we know as scientists to the rest of the general community? Nalini has come up with a many different angles to present the ideas of canopy ecology, biodiversity and conservation.
She developed the tree top Barbie as a pop icon ambassador to promote women in science, and to appeal to budding young canopy scientists. She has introduced science into prisons, and encouraged artists and musicians to portray the forest canopy in their work. She even managed to get a rap artist to write a song about preserving the tree canopy!
As scientists, we talk to each other, but we all already agree that biodiversity and conservation is crucial to the continued functioning of forest ecosystems. We need to talk to the wider community, and tell them why we should all save the forests we love.
Take 18 minutes out of your Friday to watch the video below, and let your mind wander about all the possibilities!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN7VcY1f-1Q
As scientists, we talk to each other, but we all already agree that biodiversity and conservation is crucial to the continued functioning of forest ecosystems. We need to talk to the wider community, and tell them why we should all save the forests we love.
Take 18 minutes out of your Friday to watch the video below, and let your mind wander about all the possibilities!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN7VcY1f-1Q
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