Orchard Network

As well as mapping orchards, the traditional orchard inventory also records the condition of each orchard surveyed. The condition is determined by the presence or absence of some key management features, such as gapping up and retaining dead and decaying wood.

The condition assessment can be used to prioritise orchards where changes in management could improve the condition of a poor or fair orchard and can also identify excellent orchards in which detailed species survey work could be undertaken.

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Traditional Orchard Condition Assessment(PDF)