About Orchards

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The Common Ground Gazetteer of Orchard Heritage
Orchard Heritage
Fruit Varieties
Orchard Planting and Management
Protecting Orchards
Resources and Services

Traditional Orchards have formed a part of our landscape for many centuries. They are a link to the practices of the past, and are still a valued part of our heritage today.

The Common Ground Gazetteer of Orchard Heritage

Common Ground have compiled a comprehensive gazetteer of producers of fine orchard produce, fruit tree nurseries, sources of help and local fruit varieties.

Go to the gazetteer

Fruit Varieties

Follow these leads to find out about heritage fruit varieties; how to identify and how to source them.

Orchard Planting and Management

Some guidance on Traditional Orchard planting and management and how to benefit and encourage wildlife.

Protecting our orchards

Find out how policy and legislation can be used to protect our remaining Traditional Orchards from development.