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<p>Traditional orchards are low-density plantations of nut and fruit trees that are not managed intensively. The minimum use of agrochemicals (pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers), infrequent mowing and accumulation of dead wood and fruits create diverse types of habitats that support a wide range of wildlife. Because of their contribution to the countryside biodiversity, traditional orchards are since 2007 one of the <a href="https://jncc.gov.uk/our-work/uk-bap-priority-habitats/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Priority Habitats for conservation in the UK</a>. </p> <p>The original orchard created around 1950's in Ashurst Park, included more than 150 apple, pear and plum trees in about 1 hectare of what now is known as Ashurst Orchard at the Silwood Park campus.  Today, 15 ancient trees from about 10 apple varieties still survive, adding to our biological diversity, contributing to research projects, and supporting enthusiastic groups of cider makers.  Between 2022 and 2024 Silwood students and staff have planted 19 new fruit trees in a step towards restore the orchard and charm our honey bees.</p> <p>Silwood (Ashurst) orchard is included in the Traditional Orchard survey done by the <a title="People's trust for endangered species link opens in a new window" href="https://ptes.org/campaigns/traditional-orchard-project/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">People's trust for endangered species</a>.</p> </div>   <div class="row full" > <div class="col lg-12">  <div class="media-item lg slideshow"> <div class="items"> <div class="item"> <div class="media"> <img src="https://pxl-imperialacuk.terminalfour.net/prod01/channel_3/media/migration/visit/MAy2017--tojpeg_1496152874835_x4.jpg" alt="orchard 2017" width="4316" height="2540" loading="lazy"> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <p>Apples in flower, May 2017</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="item"> <div class="media"> <img src="https://pxl-imperialacuk.terminalfour.net/prod01/channel_3/media/migration/visit/Apple19--tojpeg_1496153120008_x4.jpg" alt="apple tree 19" width="4316" height="2540" loading="lazy"> </div> <div class="content"> <div class="title"> <p>Apple cultivar "Belle de Boskoop", May 2017 </p> </div> </div> </div><div class="item"> <div class="media"> <img 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