Common Ground is internationally recognised for playing a unique role in the arts and environmental fields, distinguished by the linking of nature with culture, focussing upon the positive investment people can make in their own localities, championing popular democratic involvement, and by inspiring celebration as a starting point for action to improve the quality of our everyday places. We offer ideas, information and inspiration through publications and projects such as Field Days, Parish Maps, Flora Britannica, Apple Day, Community Orchards, Tree Dressing Day, Confluence and the campaign for LOCAL DISTINCTIVENESS.

October 2007 saw the launch of our new book THE APPLE SOURCE BOOK - particular uses for diverse apples. In 2006 ENGLAND IN PARTICULAR was published - READ MORE HERE. We are a small charity who rely on donations & project grants for our funding. Please find out how you can help, or ...

Latest News from Common Ground. For latest press releases, visit our MEDIA CENTRE or see our documents available for download. The Community Orchards Handbook is available. Find out about TREE DRESSING DAY events in your area!

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