Management
January 28, 2016 11:42 am
The four key principles for managing an orchard rich in biodiversity are: An organic system of management with no fertilisers, pesticides or herbicides – manage the grassland by grazing and... View Article
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Mistletoe
January 29, 2016 3:02 pm
Mistletoe is hugely important for wildlife, supporting it’s own assemblage of insects and offering an important food source for birds, but it is crucial to keep mistletoe in check within... View Article
Grazing
January 29, 2016 3:02 pm
Traditionally, the grassland on the orchard floor would have been managed by grazing livestock and by taking a hay cut. Ironically, many remaining traditional orchards today suffer from over-grazing, as... View Article
Links
January 28, 2016 11:43 am
Useful links to further advice and information National orchard groups and projects The Archive of Cider Pomology based at the Cider Museum in Hereford Orchard Network is the website of... View Article
Funding
January 28, 2016 11:43 am
Nationwide schemes If your orchard is large, or part of a larger landholding (farm), you might be eligible to apply for and receive funding under the Environmental Stewardship schemes administered... View Article
Wildlife
January 28, 2016 11:41 am
Traditional orchards are those generally planted with large, well-spaced trees which have historically been managed without the input of fertiliser, pesticides or herbicide and where most of the work to... View Article