Cornwall Orchard Group  - has been supporting the establishment of traditional orchards with local varieties since 1990, and commissioned the growing of 40 old varieties traditionally grown in Cornwall. The group in now inactive but information about orchards and fruit growing in Cornwall is available from the Council’s website.

Cornwall Orchard Project, c/o Environment, Planning & Economy Directorate, Cornwall Council, County Hall, Truro TR1 3AY

0300 1234 202

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The Tamar Valley Orchard Volunteers give free advice to orchard owners and charge a minimal fee for pruning, grafting and other specialist practical tasks.

Richard Vulliamy: 01579 370411

 

Tamar & Tavy Apple Group - a non-profit group of local people passionate about apple trees, juice and other kindred liquids! They encourage the rejuvenation of local orchards through best practice and sustainable management, but their dream is to see local apples sold across the board in South West supermarkets. The group have invested in pressing and crushing equipment which can be hired by orchard owners.

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