‘On the hunt with Hampshire’s ‘apple detectives’
Chris Bird has been featured in a recent BBC News article exploring the fascinating work of identifying and preserving historic apple varieties across Hampshire.
Chris, known as one of Hampshire’s dedicated “apple detectives”, appears in the feature which highlights the efforts of volunteers and experts who travel across the county searching for rare and forgotten fruit trees. Their work helps to preserve local heritage and protect traditional apple varieties for future generations.
The article showcases the passion, expertise and detective work involved in identifying apples, often from trees that have stood in gardens, orchards and communities for decades.
We’re so proud to see Chris’s knowledge and commitment recognised by BBC News and encourage anyone with an interest in horticulture, heritage or Hampshire’s hidden stories to take a look!
Read the full BBC News article and listen to the piece on BBC Sounds here: Secret Hampshire: On the hunt with the ‘apple detectives’.
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