date:Jun 28, 2016
FruitFinder, a new search tool from Peoples Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is helping people to discover more local fruit varieties.
Funded by the Esme Fairbairn Foundation, this tool is part of an ongoing effort by PTES to conserve and restore traditional orchards across the United Kingdom in recognition of their habitat value to local wildlife.
There are around 5,000 fruit varieties grown in the UK, many of which are specific to the geographical area from which they come.
FruitFinder is