Propagation: Port Alberni- old orchard

I am looking for a creative and affordable solution to preserving some ancient fruit trees on our small family farm. Decades of neglect may mean the trees are past the point of saving, but I'd certainly love to try to rescue some of the delicious old varieties.

Does anyone know of any travelling orchardists who might offer pruning workshops? The volume of work is beyond my individual scope but the orchard could be a great space for a teaching opportunity.

Thanks so much

 

Probably OK to let them be - at least in Britain, neglected ancient orchards are among some of the best wildlife habitat around, supporting lots of unusual and rare birds, insects, lichens, etc., etc.

 

You might try Harry Burton - Apple Luscious Organic Orchards. He's close-ish to Port Alberni.