Urban Pollinators
Ecology and Conservation
The Urban Pollinators project is researching insect pollinators in urban habitats in the UK. The project is funded under the UK Insect Pollinators Initiative and runs from 2011 until 2014. The project is led by the University of Bristol, with academic partners at the University of Reading, University of Leeds, University of Edinburgh.
Research questions
Garden Survey »
From April to September 2012 we will be studying pollinating insects in four UK cities: Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds and Reading. info »
Background »
Urban environments are growing across the UK, and perhaps surprisingly, flower-rich oases in otherwise uninviting city habitats can support large numbers of pollinators.
Pollinators supply a crucial ecological service, and finding ways to improve their lot is a major challenge. more »
News »
- How to create your own wildflower meadow 03 Apr 2014
- Project media coverage update 10 Sep 2013
- BBC Article "UK urban meadows hope to help pollinators get buzzing" 13 Aug 2013
Events »
Academic partners
Project partners
Funding bodies
@BrisUrbPolls – Bristol team
@LdsUrbPolls – Leeds team
@ReadingUrbPolls – Reading team
@EdinUrbPolls – Edinburgh team