Pollinator & Habitat Videos
Enhancing green spaces in London where all natural pollinators can thrive, and their habitats can be enjoyed by all.
In Support of PLT
David Domoney, horticulturist, broadcaster and author, explains the importance and diversity of UK pollinators—and how simple changes to your garden or outdoor space can significantly increase pollinator activity.
Rebecca Pow, former MP and DEFRA Minister, shares her support for Pollinating London Together’s mission to create biodiversity corridors across London. She highlights how coordinated action can help restore pollinator populations and strengthen urban ecosystems.
PLT Video Series: Pollinators & Their Habitats
Pollinating London Together has produced a six-part video series exploring the challenges facing pollinators—and the solutions already taking shape across our cities.
Episode 1: Your City Needs You
Anthony Bickmore, Master of the Worshipful Company of Wax Chandlers and PLT board member, introduces the urgency of pollinator decline. He outlines the ecological and economic importance of pollinators and explains how PLT is combining awareness, research, and action to address the issue.
Episode 2: David Domoney’s Five-Star Plant Menu for Hungry Pollinators
David Domoney shares practical planting advice from his own garden, showcasing pollinator-friendly plants that provide year-round food sources. A simple guide to creating a “five-star menu” for bees, butterflies, and other vital species.
Episode 3: City Gardeners – From Window Box to Open Spaces
Dave Goulson, Professor of Biology at the University of Sussex, and Miles Watson-Smyth of Windowflowers demonstrate how anyone—from flat dwellers to community groups—can create habitats that support pollinators, even in small urban spaces.
Episode 4: Creative Thinking About the City’s Natural Capital
Richard Benyon and Tim Cutler, Master of the Barber-Surgeons, explore how cities can integrate nature into infrastructure. This episode highlights how investment in natural capital supports biodiversity, resilience, and quality of life.
Episode 5: How Our Institutions Are Greening Our City
Featuring insights from architects Valerie Owen Le Vaillant and Chris Dyson, alongside Dusty Gedge and Colin Buttery of the City of London Corporation. This episode shows how urban design is evolving to incorporate green roofs, living walls, and sustainable landscapes that benefit both people and wildlife.
Episode 6: What You Can Do
With contributions from Dr Heather Barrett-Mold OBE, Tim Smit, and Matt Somerville, this episode focuses on practical action. Learn how individuals, communities, and organisations can create pollinator-friendly environments and contribute to wider ecological recovery.
Other videos
Pollinator Monitoring Scheme (PoMS)
The Pollinator Monitoring Scheme, led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, tracks changes in pollinator populations across the UK. This video explains how habitat loss, pesticides, disease, and climate change are affecting pollinators—and why robust data is essential to guiding effective conservation action.
PLT Habitat Reviews
Gill Perkins shares insights from PLT’s habitat monitoring work across City of London green spaces, highlighting how targeted interventions can improve biodiversity and support pollinator recovery.