Gloucestershire Orchard Group

Conserves, promotes and celebrates traditional orchards in Gloucestershire

The Constitution

Name:

The organisation will be known as The Gloucestershire Orchard Group.

Aim:

To conserve, promote and celebrate traditional orchards within Gloucestershire.

Objectives:

To share resources and exchange information To educate at the local level To develop orcharding skills To promote orcharding practice that enhances biodiversity

Activities and resources to support effective working will include:

Networking:

The provision of a local directory of members and skills. This will be a supplement to the Restoring Gloucestershire Orchards booklet. The aim is to aid the giving of advice to individuals, groups, and organiations wanting to take action by directing them to the most appropriate person or organisation.

Education:

To identify the needs and to promote suitable training and development for all ages.

Promotion:

Publicising the help available to individuals, groups and organisations. Selecting key projects and celebrations for press and media attention. Produce articles about key projects with reference to the action process. Disseminate by means of website/newsletter and information sheets. To promote new and local markets.

Outreach:

Initiatives which inspire new audiences.