Biosecurity
The forest canopy is out of reach for many, but is vital for overall forest structure and function. It is also home to a world of plant, animal and insect species, and can provide a wealth of knowledge on forest health, biodiversity, meteorological conditions and climate change.
With our knowledge, experience and team of expert tree climbers, the team at BioSense can provide safe access to the canopy and provide an ecological review, telling you what’s there and what condition it’s in, giving forest researchers a full picture of the forest, from the tree tops to the forest floor.
With an experienced core team, and a range of specialised contractors to call on, BioSense can take on small and large-scale projects. We conduct surveillance, collecting samples including leaf, cones, branches and sap, and gathering knowledge for research projects and research partners – proudly working with Crown Research Agencies, universities, central and local government, and private landowners. We have also developed a sap monitoring protocol, from working alongside University of Auckland Associate Professor Cate Macinnis-Ng, a lead researcher into plant responses to climatic conditions.
We prioritise collaboration and have strong relationships with many mana whenua, often working alongside them on canopy research projects in their respective rohe, and sharing knowledge.
Our extensive infrastructure, tree climbing expertise, and our large networks allow us to be responsive and effective in canopy research projects, and we are experts in forest hygiene – following up to date best practice for phytosanitary requirements, so we are not spreading pathogens, or weed seeds between different sites.