Long Weekend in Dorset meeting people and visting Orchards

I have met lots of people that are interested in the environment and some with specific interests in Orchards. Some of the people on the preparation weekend I attended come from specialist backgrounds and work within the environment and conservation industries, many were volunteers that are far more knowledgeable and informed than me. Some were young and a number were mature but from what I could see they were committed to learning and the improvement of wildlife and the environment. The fact is that if people were more like many of those that attended, the environment may not be in the state it is.

It was nice to meet people who are interested in orchards, this includes 2 ladies who are trying to create lots of small orchards in London. "The London Orchard Project". I like the idea.
I have learnt how you use a bush cutter correctly. I have been using the Ryobi bush cutter incorrectly, and also I wasn't wearing the correct safety equipment. I have picked up safety equipment and will be buying more soon.

I also looked around various orchards in Dorset and visited a couple of Cider producers. All interesting and many have given me ideas and things to ponder. Should I use Copper Sulphate. Should I allow more people to visit, could the local community benefit from the orchard. I was thinking on have sheep on the land perhaps I should wait till the trees are more mature.
I also bought a couple of bits and pieces like Honey, Cider and a couple of books on Cider and Dorset Orchards.

Back at my orchard things are well. Not horses on the land mean no damage and the bees are still building foundation and I have started planning for the second hive.