Community Orchards Handbook - Softcover

Sue Clifford; Angela King

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1900322927 ISBN 13: 9781900322928

Publisher: Green Books, 2011

Synopsis

Since the 1950s we have lost 60 per cent of our orchards through development or neglect, and even though there are 3,000 varieties of apple in England, we import 70 per cent of apples sold in shops. Despite this loss there is a growing interest in establishing community orchards - local projects run by local people, providing locally grown fruits and nuts. The Community Orchards Handbook shows groups and individuals how to start their own community orchard, from getting support, tackling legal issues and access to organising working parties and selling produce. It gives suggestions on 'apple mapping' and saving local varieties, and of course it gives practical advice on planting, harvesting and safeguarding your orchard. It includes a comprehensive resources section and examples of successful community orchard projects across the UK. *

About this title

Review:

Reviews of the first edition: "Packed with ideas and practical advice." - Elspeth Thompson, Sunday Telegraph "Has a very useful section on how to start an orchard, which includes management and legal issues ... Highly recommended." Growing Places, Federation of City Farms --..

About the Author:

Sue Clifford and Angela King are the founder-directors of Common Ground, a pioneering environmental charity playing a unique role in the arts and environmental fields. Their inspiring projects include Apple Day, Parish Maps and the Campaign for Local Distinctiveness. For more information see www.commonground.org.uk.

About this edition

• Publisher: Green Books
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1900322927
• ISBN 13: 9781900322928
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 228