Creation of Habitat Videos

Local environmental projects open for funding

Skilled videographers wanted! Help bring local habitats to life through educational videos that inspire and teach our community about wildlife. Check out examples of outputs already created, and assist the Nature Commission in expanding these outputs to more of our amazing terrestrial, marine, and freshwater habitats.

Overview

How to Offer this Skillset

To offer this skillset, please contact: office@naturecommission.gg

The Nature Commission is a Guernsey charity that works with business, government, the third sector, and the public to enhance the Island's natural environment and promote greater native biodiversity. In particular, the Nature Commission is working to reverse the decline in biodiversity by protecting and enhancing Guernsey's natural environment for the health of our economy and well-being of our island community.

For more information visit Nature Commission Guernsey

Skillset Needed

Do you have a passion for wildlife and a talent for gathering engaging video content? The Nature Commission are looking for a creative individual to help produce engaging habitat videos that teach children and communities about Guernsey's natural habitats.

If you have experience in videography and access to your own videography equipment, your skills can bring these habitats to life and make a real difference in environmental education. Join us in inspiring curiosity, spreading knowledge, and showcasing the beauty of nature by creating beautiful, visual videos of some of our local habitats, with an accompanying audio narrative.

Equipment Needed

Any equipment you have that can collect high resolution video and audio content is perfect. If you have high spec equipment, such as a drone, even better!

The output can be flexible depending on what equipment you have available.

Timeframe/ Time Commitement

Our habitats often look their best in the spring and summer, but the Nature Commission can be flexible based on your availability. There is no fixed deadline, but the finalisation of such videos for release during the winter would be ideal.

Previous outputs have been completed in approx. 25 hours (including collection of footage, recording audio, and final editing).

Examples of Outputs

The first State of Nature 2024 video product produced was on coastal heathland. This video is available on the Nature Commission YouTube Channel, linked here.

The second State of Nature 2024 video product produced was on hedgerows. This video is available on the Nature Commission YouTube Channel, linked here.

The third State of Nature 2024 video product produced was on marine habitats. This video is available on the Nature Commission YouTube Channel, linked here.

These video outputs were shared via social media on 14th February 2025, 29th March 2025, and 5th April 2025 respectively, and have gathered thousands of views!

Outcomes

Increases public awareness - visual storytelling makes people more aware of the beauty, importance, and vulnerability of local ecosystems, habitats, and species
Local relevance encourages stewardship - content tied to the viewer's own environment is more engaging and meaningful than abstract or distant examples, and when people see and understand their local habitats, they are more likely to care and protect them
Highlights threats - documentaries can expose issues like pollution, invasive species, or habitat loss in a way that prompt action
Accessible learning tool - narrated videos simplify complex ecological concepts, making them understandable to a broad audience, including students
Local pride and identity - celebrating valuable habitats fosters a sense of pride and belonging in the community
Showcases local talent - involving local filmmakers, narrators, and researchers can provide employment and skill development opportunities.