Tough Jungle Hikes

The book expertly weaves together three essential components: biodiversity survey methods, advanced navigation techniques, and crucial safety protocols, all while addressing the specific challenges of high-elevation rainforest exploration. The text progresses logically from fundamental expedition planning and gear selection through to advanced topics like quadrat sampling and species identification.

Drawing from extensive field research across South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, it provides real-world applications of scientific methodologies in challenging tropical environments. Particularly noteworthy is its integration of traditional compass-based navigation with modern GPS systems, offering readers a balanced perspective on both time-tested and contemporary exploration techniques.

What sets this guide apart is its practical approach to combining scientific rigor with survival skills, supported by detailed technical illustrations and case studies from various research stations. The book addresses specific challenges of mountainous rainforest terrain above 1000 meters elevation, providing specialized guidance for vertical navigation and elevation-specific biodiversity sampling.

Whether planning short-term surveys or extended research expeditions, readers benefit from comprehensive checklists, equipment maintenance schedules, and internationally aligned data collection frameworks that ensure both safety and scientific validity.