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- - We protect wildlife in Britain and around the world by bringing our most threatened species back from the brink of extinction. We do this through ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
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- - Everything we do is based on scientific evidence. We gather this through surveys, which you can take part in, and by awarding research grants to the most inspiring scientists worldwide. This evidence guides our conservation efforts and is shared through our events and publications.
Who we are
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- - People’s Trust for Endangered Species was set up in 1977 to save our wildlife. We are governed by a board of volunteer trustees and our team of staff are passionate about protecting endangered species and places.
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- - We strive to bring our most threatened species in the UK and around the world back from the brink of extinction. Our successes come from ground-breaking research, practical conservation and education, all with the help of our supporters.
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- - There are so many ways you can help save endangered species. Fancy taking part in a survey, joining us on a wildlife event or becoming a regular supporter?
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Leicestershire

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Leicestershire orchard groups

To find community orchards local to you, see our community orchard map

Leicestershire Heritage Apple Project – There are about 100 kinds of apple in the collection so far, including all of the known Leicestershire apples. The group runs grafting courses and have Leicestershire apple trees for sale. They encourage tree guardians and promote community orchards. Community orchards in Leicestershire include, amongst others: Castle Hill Community Orchard, Anstey; Brock’s Hill Community Orchard, Oadby; Gilmorton Avenue Community Orchard, Leicester; Ratby Community Orchard; Donisthorpe Community Orchard.

Where to buy trees in Leicestershire

Leicestershire Heritage Apple Project – There are about 100 kinds of apple in the collection so far, including all of the known Leicestershire apples. They have an astonishing variety. Most are not in the National Fruit Collection. The group has Leicestershire apple trees for sale. Leicestershire Heritage Apple Project trees also supplied by www.gb-online.co.uk, Plantsman and Grower.

Orchard services and produce in Leicestershire

Belvoir Fruit Farms – Peverel Manners. Fruit cordials and presses – especially elderflower – with fruit and juice from local farms. Widely available through supermarkets, farm shops etc. Belvoir, Grantham NG32 1PB 01476 870286
Welland Valley Vineyard – produce English wine and cider. Cider produced from small orchard planted with traditional cider apple varieties.