![Four people stand near the base of two mature fruit trees with thick trunks, observing the branches.](/common/uploads/grid_builder/culturallandscapes/crop16_9/14ED87DB-AF3E-5255-F3E3DC609E84163E.jpg?width=1300&quality=90&mode=crop)
Condition Assessments
The condition assessment process is the first step in stabilizing historic orchards and fruit trees.
![Two people kneel while they use hand tools to cut away dense, leafless vegetation.](/common/uploads/grid_builder/culturallandscapes/crop16_9/0D993951-03EE-6678-8D646CD150A54B6C.jpg?width=640&quality=90&mode=crop)
Stablization
An overview of stabilization and the common health stressors impacting historic orchards and fruit trees.
![A cluster of golden apples grows on a leafy branch of a tree.](/common/uploads/grid_builder/culturallandscapes/crop16_9/0D761BB2-9312-1A74-36FF979EC7C4B7CB.jpg?width=640&quality=90&mode=crop)
Orchards and Maintenance Definitions
Key terms related to the identification and care of historic orchards and fruit trees.
![A shallow irrigation ditch curves around the base of a tree in an orchard, with mountains beyond.](/common/uploads/grid_builder/culturallandscapes/crop16_9/B53545FB-0473-3F75-97582EBB882269C4.jpg?width=640&quality=90&mode=crop)
Resources
Find guidance documents, management plans, and websites related to the understanding and care of historic orchards and fruit trees.
Last updated: April 6, 2023