The Clyde Valley Orchard Project
This project is one of a number of initiatives delivered by the Rural Development Trust. It aims to restore and develop the orchards of the Clyde Valley by helping local people to access resources and advice on their management for a range of economic, social and environmental benefits.
A very successful six month start-up phase was completed in March 2008. Work included:
- Activities with schools – including our first school orchard in the Clyde Valley
- Training and advice on orchard management
- Development of the website.
- A booklet on good fruit varieties for the Clyde Valley due to be published shortly.
Phase II of the project runs until March 2009. As well as further support for schools and the Clyde Valley Orchard Group, we are hoping to hold an Apple & Plum Day later this year and run a workshop for local people on ‘Orchard Enterprise’.
Funders
The Rural Development Trust gratefully acknowledges the help and financial support for the Clyde Valley Orchards Project from:
