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Origin Green-Tech supports Dilton Marsh Village orchard project

September 10, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Origin Green-Tech supports Dilton Marsh Village orchard project Dilton Marsh has a rich but largely forgotten orchard heritage, with historic orchards once scattered throughout the village. Over time, many of these orchards disappeared, resulting in the loss of the area’s landscape character, biodiversity value and local heritage. The Village Orchard Project was developed to help […]

Industry Experts and Cutting-Edge Content Confirmed for TurfTech

September 10, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

Industry Experts and Cutting-Edge Content Confirmed for TurfTech The programme is taking shape for TurfTech 2026, with an impressive line-up of speakers and technical sessions now confirmed for the two-day summit, taking place at Brighton & Hove Albion FC’s AMEX Stadium on 1 and 2 October 2026. Bringing together some of the most respected names […]

Origin Green-Tech supports Dilton Marsh Village orchard project

September 10, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Industry Experts and Cutting-Edge Content Confirmed for TurfTech

September 10, 2026/in Events, News, Press Release/by Admin

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Origin Green-Tech supports Dilton Marsh Village orchard project

September 10, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Origin Green-Tech supports Dilton Marsh Village orchard project

Dilton Marsh has a rich but largely forgotten orchard heritage, with historic orchards once scattered throughout the village. Over time, many of these orchards disappeared, resulting in the loss of the area’s landscape character, biodiversity value and local heritage. The Village Orchard Project was developed to help restore this connection, creating a network of fruit and native trees that benefits local people, wildlife and the wider landscape.

Origin Green-Tech supports Dilton Marsh Village orchard project

The vision was inspired by Marlborough Community Orchard’s successful “An Orchard in a Town” initiative, combining a central community orchard with additional planting opportunities throughout the village to create a connected mosaic of trees that celebrate local heritage while enhancing biodiversity and climate resilience.

A review of green spaces across Dilton Marsh identified several locations where additional trees could strengthen existing habitats and provide continuity as mature trees age and eventually decline, reinforcing existing boundary hedgerows with standard trees and creating new informal lines of trees along field boundaries to enhance village open spaces and pollinator areas.

The village playing field was selected as a key planting location, providing space for tree establishment while creating an accessible community asset and an important ecological link between habitats within the village and the surrounding countryside.

The planting scheme included a selection of local heritage fruit trees and rare species of conservation interest, including Roundway Bonum Magnum, Bedwyn Beauty, Corsley Pippin and Wiltshire Monster, alongside Wild Cherry, Perry Pear, White Mulberry and the rare Devon Sorb Apple.

THE CHALLENGE

The project required newly planted trees to establish successfully within publicly accessible locations where they would be vulnerable to accidental damage and browsing animals during their early years.

Protecting the young trees while providing the right conditions for healthy establishment was essential to maximise survival rates and ensure the long-term success of the scheme.

With the planting forming part of a community landscape project, the tree protection measures needed to provide a robust and durable solution that would support the trees throughout their establishment period while requiring minimal maintenance.

ORIGIN GREEN-TECH INVOLVEMENT

Given the public nature of the site, robust protection measures were incorporated from the outset. Origin Green-tech supplied heavy-duty timber stakes and galvanised welded wire mesh tree guards to protect the newly planted heritage fruit trees and native species throughout the project.

Selected for their strength, durability and suitability for public spaces, the products provide essential protection during the critical early years of tree establishment. The tree guards help protect against browsing animals, accidental damage and impact, while allowing light and airflow to reach the developing trees.

Working alongside mulch mats and organic woodchip mulch supplied by project partners, the tree protection system helps create favourable growing conditions by reducing weed competition, improving moisture retention and supporting healthy root development.

By supplying reliable tree establishment products, Origin Green-tech has helped provide the newly planted orchard with the best possible start, supporting successful establishment and long-term landscape performance.

ORIGIN GREEN-TECH PRODUCTS USED

Heavy Duty 1.8m timber stakes were supplied to provide secure support for the newly planted trees during establishment. The stakes help maintain tree stability, reducing movement caused by wind and allowing young root systems to develop successfully. Strong root establishment is essential for long-term tree health, resilience and successful growth.

Galvanised Welded Wire Mesh Tree Guards were selected to provide durable, long-term protection for the young trees within publicly accessible areas. Manufactured from galvanised welded steel mesh, the guards help protect against browsing animals, accidental impact and damage from routine maintenance activities.

The open mesh design allows maximum airflow and light penetration, supporting healthy tree development while avoiding restriction as the trees mature. Their robust construction makes them particularly suitable for community spaces where long-term protection is required.

Together, the tree stakes and guards provide an effective establishment system, helping maximise tree survival and reducing the risk of early losses. By protecting the trees during their most vulnerable years, the products support the creation of a thriving orchard landscape that can be enjoyed for generations.

IMPACT AND OUTCOME

The Village Orchard project brought together the Parish Council, local volunteers and community partners and demonstrated how relatively small interventions can provide lasting benefits when local communities become actively involved in shaping and caring for their green spaces.

The project demonstrates how thoughtful tree planting can deliver lasting environmental, heritage and long-term community benefits. As the trees mature, they will provide increased blossom, nectar and fruit resources for wildlife, create additional nesting and foraging opportunities for birds and insects, and improve habitat connectivity throughout the village.

Through careful tree establishment, the scheme will create a valuable green space for residents, provide opportunities for environmental education and contribute to a more resilient landscape through increased tree cover, carbon storage and improved biodiversity.

The project has begun to restore Dilton Marsh’s identity as “A Village in an Orchard”, creating a legacy that will provide benefits for generations to come. Origin Green-tech is proud to have played a part in helping create a healthier, greener landscape for future generations.

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The programme is taking shape for TurfTech 2026, with an impressive line-up of speakers and technical sessions now confirmed for the two-day summit, taking place at Brighton & Hove Albion FC’s AMEX Stadium on 1 and 2 October 2026.

Industry Experts and Cutting-Edge Content Confirmed for TurfTech

Bringing together some of the most respected names in sports turf, science and technology, the event promises practical insights, pioneering research and innovative solutions for turf professionals.

Created by experienced turf professionals, TurfTech was established to bridge the gap between technological innovation and the real-world challenges faced by grounds teams.

The summit has quickly become the leading event for those looking to stay ahead of developments in elite turf management, with an emphasis on practical knowledge that delegates can take back to their own facilities.

Among the headline speakers is Fabio Travaini, CEO and co-founder of FlexGrass, who will share his expertise in the development of hybrid sports surfaces following more than 15 years of innovation in the sector. Joining him is Olivier Courot from IAGE, whose keynote session, How to Manage Grey Leaf Spot in an Elite Stadium: Detect Sooner, Treat Smarter and Spend Less, will explore how advanced biological diagnostics are helping turf managers identify disease before symptoms become visible.

The programme also features Dr Richard Earl of Labosport UK, who will demonstrate how pitch design directly influences drainage, moisture movement and long-term surface performance, while John Coleman, Managing Director of Advanced Turf Technology (ATT), brings decades of practical and technical expertise to the summit.

Industry Experts and Cutting-Edge Content Confirmed for TurfTech

Delegates will gain valuable agronomic knowledge from Kelly-Marie Clack of Origin Amenity Solutions, who will discuss successful football pitch grow-in strategies, alongside Anne Mette Dahl Jensen from DLF, who will examine the benefits of tetraploid ryegrass and its role in producing resilient, high-performing sports turf.

Innovation continues to be a central theme throughout the event. Jake Browning from Wessex International will introduce the company’s latest autonomous and interchangeable turf management technologies, while Simon Watson from ICL will explain the science behind new approaches to turf stress management.

Also joining the speaker line-up is Clément Bodin, Managing Director of Natural Grass, who will explore one of the biggest challenges facing modern sports turf – adapting to increasingly extreme weather conditions. Drawing on this summer’s exceptional weather in France, his presentation will examine how sports pitches can become more resilient while reducing their dependence on water. Delegates will also learn about Aquaflow, Natural Grass’s innovative water management technology, which is helping to reduce water consumption, limit disease pressure and strengthen turf resilience. Already deployed on more than 15 elite pitches over the past two years, the technology is delivering measurable results in real-world conditions.

Presentations from GrassMax, Raw Stadia, Net World Sports and Stogger Turf Care will showcase the latest thinking on hybrid systems, global stadium standards, sports equipment, lighting technology and sustainability.

In addition, delegates will hear from Phil Fifield of Brighton & Hove Albion FC, alongside experts from PARADELLO, Orion Future Technology, ProPitch Ltd, Precision Turf LLC and Helvaterra, further strengthening an already outstanding educational programme.

With an unrivalled blend of science, technology and practical experience, TurfTech 2026 is set to deliver two days of learning, discussion and networking for professionals responsible for the performance and future of sports turf.

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Origin Green-Tech supports Dilton Marsh Village orchard project

Industry Experts and Cutting-Edge Content Confirmed for TurfTech

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