Hartfield Community Orchard

Location: Hartfield, East Sussex

Use of land: Private land, used for rewilding. 

First planted: March 2025

Species of trees:  Hawthorn, Guelder Rose, Wild Apple, Elder, Rowan Service Berry, Wild Service Plum, Bird, Cherry Damson, Strawberry Tree Gage, Cornelian Cherry Pear, Small Leaved Lime Apple, 3 varieties of basketry willow

About the project:

The Children’s Forest was the first project to take place when the landowners arrived on the land. This was the first Community Orchard initiative where the four step journey has been shared with family groups who will return for tending and community days. The orchard was planted by children from the local primary school.

From the Landowner:

Contacts: Jen 

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