The area covered by orchards in England and Wales has more than halved since the early 20th century

Orchards identified from historical

mapping 1892-1914

Present-day orchards

43,017 hectares

Traditional orchards 18,520

(Low-intensity management, minimal chemicals)

Commercial orchards 24,497

One apple represents 1,000 hectares

Orchards identified from historical

mapping 1892-1914

Present-day

orchards

97,394 hectares

43,017 hectares

Traditional orchards 18,520

(Low-intensity management, minimal chemicals)

Commercial orchards 24,497