Unfortunately I've had to leave my espaliered apples (6 varieties) and fruit tree's behind and now just have some citrus in pots (lemon, lime, Seville orange). For my next garden I'd like to use some kind of permanent fruit tree netting. Dealing with the bird netting every year was a pain. Incase anyones interested heres a link to Peter Cundall's weekly gardening podcasts (can download them to your MP3 player or device). https://www.abc.net.au/radio/hobart/programs/statewideweekends/gardening-dec-8/10597024
