Pollinating count to track Square Mile's ecosystem

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The count will help track pollinator populations across the City of London

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Bees, butterflies and moths are being counted across the City of London on Thursday to document the state of insect populations.

The Annual Pollinator Count aims to track pollinator populations in a bid to learn more about the variety of species in the square mile, and their role in the ecosystem.

Counts, organised by charity Pollinating London Together, will take place in Christchurch Greyfriars Church Garden, St Paul's Festival Garden and Inner Temple Garden.

Anyone can take part in the count by downloading the FIT app, external to register which pollinators they spot in any green space in the square mile.

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