utlizied as both a leisurely activity, and method of research, canopying consists of walkways, or zip lines, suspended between mounted platforms in the trees - participants travel between platforms while observing the surroundings from an unrivaled view point. modern canopy tours were first developed in the 1970's when biologists invented new ways to search and access the ecosystems of the upper woods and forests.

the techniques of canopying quickly improved with researchers adding more sophisticated technology to the activity - nowadays the platforms, bridges and zip lines are highly advanced and provide various safety measures.