Study of Vertical Stratification of Rainforest Mammal Communities in Sabah
This project explores vertical niche partitioning among arboreal mammals by employing a novel canopy camera-trapping method using vertical transects from ground level to the upper canopy. It focuses on collecting ecological data for understudied arboreal species, which play vital roles in rainforest ecosystems as seed dispersers, predators, and pollinators, thereby enhancing understanding of species interactions and habitat use within the forest canopy.
Dr. Jessica Haysom is a canopy ecologist with a PhD from the University of Kent, specialising in arboreal mammal communities in Borneo. A trained tree climber, she explores tropical rainforests to advance canopy camera-trapping and deepen understanding of arboreal wildlife. Her work supports forest management and species conservation by shedding light on these often-hidden mammal communities.
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