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Two arbornauts demonstrate the use of single rope techniques to ascend a redwood tree to access the forest canopy. Forest canopies are home to an estimated 50% of terrestrial biodiversity, but remain relatively unexplored. Please see Margaret Lowman's article 'Life in the treetops—An overview of forest canopy science and its future directions' in this issue, which summarizes the history of treetop exploration and outlines how canopy research could inspire a renaissance in botany by engaging the public about the importance of trees, especially tropical forests and their biodiversity. Image courtesy of Anthony Ambrose.