Old car parks and disused land across lower income areas of London will benefit from the expansion of the London Orchard project, which is aimed at turning run-down areas into orchards abundant in a variety of fruits.
The project works in partnership with local authorities and community groups to design and plant the orchards, which are springing up both north and south of the river in the capital in the areas that need them most.
According to the London Health Observatory, in the areas of London classified as more deprived there is a lower percentage of people consuming at least five fruit portions a day, reported the Guardian.
Not only are the orchards being aimed at promoting healthy eating but they are also fantastic for the environment as they reduce the carbon footprint of fruit consumption in London by contributing to carbon absorption in the polluted capital.
Despite being established a year ago, the project is only just expanding to become large-scale after the pilot stage saw the successful creation of 12 orchard sites in the city.
Fruits harvested in the project so far have been used to create jams, cakes and juices as well as being eaten straight from the tree itself, providing tasty treats to pickers.
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