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The newest orchard in the National Landscape (completed half an hour ago!) has been planted at Mosewick Farm just outside Longley Green, Suckley.

This is a ‘traditional orchard’ – a collection of fruit trees (mainly apples and Perry Pears in this case) planted on vigorous rootstocks at low densities in permanent grassland. An historic map from 1884 reveals that an orchard existed on this site in the past, though it was long since cleared away.

As they mature traditional orchards become wonderful places for wildlife. Since this one is right next to a nationally important Ancient Woodland it should make an even more important contribution to supporting nature in the area.

Enormous thanks to the landowners for supporting the work and to the Greenspace Team Worcestershire County Council for another great planting job. … See MoreSee Less

Another 28 parkland trees planted at the wonderful Hope End park yesterday. Thank you to the Green space Team Worcestershire County Council and to the local landowners who have been so supportive of this work. It’s great to think of all the wildlife and the many generations of people who will hopefully get to use and enjoy these trees as they grow. Planting the right tree in the right place really is a special thing to do.
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