Ian Sturrock

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.

He was a finalist for a 2016 St David Award.[3]

References

  1. Smith, Malcolm (22 March 2003). "The Sainted Apple". The Times. p. 12. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  2. Tunstall, Jill (6 October 2007). "The man who rescues trees". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 22 June 2015. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  3. "The 2016 Awards: Enterprise". gov.wales. Welsh Government. Retrieved 23 June 2019.
  • the Bardsey apple (afal enlli)


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