Orchard Link

Orchard Link was established in 1998 by a group of Orchard campaigners, advisers from Devon's local authorities, cider makers and orchard owners.

Orchard Link was set up in response to the wastage of apple crops from small traditional orchards and the needs of orchard owners for help and support.

Whilst local and national orchard campaigns have encouraged people to plant and restore orchards, there is still little support for those doing the work, in terms of advise and training. Until now there was no provision for collecting and using the fruit which small traditional orchards produce.

Orchard Link aims to support orchard owners and enthusiasts, to ensure that orchards are a sustainable element of our landscape. We offer our members:

• The skills and know-how to manage traditional orchards to produce a usable and more viable crop
• Advice on restoring old orchards - or planting new ones - with an emphasis on the use of local apple varieties
• Access to a network of experts - including horticulturists, cider makers, nurseries and conservationists
• Opportunities to visit other members orchards, exchange knowledge and ideas, to use and enjoy their orchards and apples