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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Steven Morris

Pioneering Devon food forest garden at risk after landowner serves notice

Martin Crawford
Martin Crawford, founder of the forest garden at the Dartington Estate, said he was shocked to be served notice after more than 30 years on the project. Photograph: Jim Wileman/The Guardian

Even at this time of year when most of the trees are still bare, there is a feeling of abundance in Martin Crawford’s forest garden, close to the banks of the River Dart in Devon.

Crawford, who has nurtured this landmark garden for three decades, is clearly in his element, pointing out the edible plants that flourish in the tangly two-acre patch, stooping from time to time to pick a leaf or green shoot and take a nibble.

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