Professor Richard Pywell is Principal Scientist - Biodiversity and Land Use at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology. Botanist by training, Richard has 30 years’ research experience of managing and restoring semi-natural and farmed ecosystems. He works closely with policymakers and practitioners to develop policies and practices that balance sustainable food production with the need to protect biodiversity and reduce environmental pollution. As co-leader of the AgZero+ programme, a major government-funded initiative, Richard is at the forefront of efforts to transition UK farming towards net zero emissions while having a positive effect on nature.