In the last 30 years, Hertfordshire has lost about two thirds of its old orchards and local varieties of fruit. The Hertfordshire Orchard Initiative is currently conducting a survey of orchards, both past and present, within the county, seeking to establish how many are still in existence. If you know of an orchard, whether it is still viable or has been cleared, please contact David Curry at the Museum of St Albans on 01727 819340 for a simple survey form, or for further details.