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Radio 4,30 mins

The Plum Prospects for Orchard Conservation

Nature

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The Plum Prospects for Orchard Conservation Traditional orchards in England, which have steadily declined in the last 50 years, are now being proposed as a priority habitat under the review of the UK Biodiversity Action Plan. Brett Westwood explores the importance of old orchards for wildlife and finds out what new conservation measures would mean. [Rptd Tue 11.00am].

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