Traditional orchards have declined by 81% since the 1900s. They hold great value for biodiversity (offering food as well as refuge), for climate change resilience, and for the local community. With a growing interest in craft cider in the UK, small-scale makers are proliferating – reclaiming old orchards, innovating low-impact methods in cultivation and production, and supporting each other in a movement that prides itself on creating natural products with a real connection to the land. Join this session for an introduction to and discussion of what cider producers are doing, and the methods that are maximising the positive impact of orchards, while appreciating a natural, indigenous alcoholic drink!

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