Orchards benefit biodiversity above the ground as they are effectively semi-woodland structures, providing habitats for multiple invertebrate species, as well as birds, mammals, and amphibians. Older orchards, especially, harbour rare species of national significance.
We also contribute to biodiversity by working with over 200 apple varieties across the terroirs of Bretagne and Normandie with strong commitments to preserving older apple varieties (also referred to as heritage varieties).
Third, as orchards are no-till environments, they help to ensure that locked-in carbon is not released into the atmosphere but contributes to a richer undersoil biodiversity.