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Growing Orchards ... Nurturing Community .... COPSE is social enterprise set up to engage with other community organisations and landowners to create and enhance community and traditional orchards in the South East.

COMMUNITY ORCHARD PROJECT SOUTH EAST

Grayswood Planting Prep Commences

22/5/2019

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Orchard planting commenced with trees planted as outdoor classrooms in groups of five trees. A large M25 vigorous Burr Knot apple planted to the rear and a group of four smaller semi-dwarfing fruit trees, planted in a square shape, so that as the trees grow a tarpaulin sheets can be attached to the trees providing a roof to the outdoor classroom.

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Orchard Photo-monitoring, Gloucestershire

14/5/2019

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In May Gareth inspected an orchard in Gloucestershire, planted in January 2018, with plans to set-up photo-monitoring. Dixton Hill in the background of the photo is an ancient wood and designated a SSSI and SAC for the violet click beetle. But, how will this wood look in the future, as it is dominated by ancient ash trees! Traditional Orchards are important places for deadwood beetles, maybe the rare click beetles will also use surrounding old fruit trees

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Grayswood Planting Prep Commences

Orchard Photo-monitoring, Gloucestershire

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