Ian Sturrock is a rescuer and restorer of orchards and apple trees, saving apple varieties from extinction. He discovered the last remaining Bardsey apple,[1][2] and rescued the Diamond apple,[2] as well as many other Welsh apples[citation needed].
He was a finalist for a 2016 St David Award.[3]
References edit
- ^ Smith, Malcolm (22 March 2003). "The Sainted Apple". The Times. p. 12. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- ^ a b Tunstall, Jill (6 October 2007). "The man who rescues trees". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 22 June 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
- ^ "The 2016 Awards: Enterprise". gov.wales. Welsh Government. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
External links edit
- [1] the Bardsey apple (afal enlli)
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