The objects of the Tree Crops Association are:
(a) to stimulate and promote interest in tree crops generally;
(b) to encourage investigation into tree cropping, and especially into new crops and cultivars;
(c) to promote the standardisation of cultivar names;
(d) to develop and promote the principles of multi-tier farming;
(e) to investigate and promote the benefits of using tree cropping to improve the
environment;
(f) to research and disseminate information on growing and using tree crops;
(g) to educate and train people in the growing of tree crops;
(h) to encourage the active participation of amateurs and professionals in the above
activities.