National Trust to create 68 orchards by 2025 to boost wildlife
by Steven Morris from Environment | The Guardian on (#4E08Z)
Bird and insect habitats lost as number of traditional orchards more than halved since 1950
Dozens of traditional orchards are to be planted across England and Wales by the National Trust in an attempt to tackle the dramatic decline of one of Britain's most cherished habitats.
The charity will create 68 new orchards by 2025 as part of a wider programme to boost the number of wildlife-rich areas.
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