The canopies of our forests contain dizzying amounts of life and provide ecosystems that are completely different to the world below, but, until quite recently, scientists didn't think to look up from the forest floor.

Meg Lowman, PhD, is a pioneer in forest ecology: taking science into the highest branches and inspiring generations of researchers.

In The Drawing Room, Meg discusses her path to science, her homemade equipment and her new book, The Arbornaut.