This case is almost unbelievable at a time when the benefits from time spent outside enjoying nature are more important than ever before. The DPA has been providing information to help the Dartmoor National Park Authority fight this case. We have a proud history of promoting public access to Dartmoor and will assist wherever we…

The Dartmoor Preservation Association has been protecting the unique and inspiring landscape of Dartmoor since 1883. With a supportive membership and a small but dedicated team, the charity is now in a strong position to grow and develop its work further to campaign on the issues affecting the moor now and in the future. We…

As the world awaits the outcome of COP26, this is an appropriate time to state the DPA’s position on the climate crisis.  Internally, we are doing everything we can to reduce our carbon footprint. Amongst other things, we are continuing our working from home policy and reducing the hours spent in the office, so as…

In September 2021, the Dartmoor National Park Authority announced that it will be revising Dartmoor’s byelaws and announced that a public consultation on its draft proposals was underway.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our much loved Vice-Chairman Graham Wall. Graham passed away peacefully, after a short illness, on Sunday 10th October 2021. As well as his planning expertise, from his time at Dartmoor National Park Authority, Graham brought a depth of knowledge about Dartmoor to his roles…

Our latest magazine, Issue 206 of Dartmoor Matters is now available.

This year’s Dartmoor Society conference will be discussing peat restoration on Dartmoor; Hallowed Turf, Perspectives on the conservation of Dartmoor Blanket Peat will be held at Charter Hall, Okehampton on Friday 12 November. 

The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee has published its report on ‘Biodiversity in the UK: bloom or bust’, which calls for the Government to conserve and restore UK biodiversity and ecosystems. The report is published amid grave concern that of the G7 countries, the UK has the lowest level of biodiversity remaining. The MPs…

As you may remember from an earlier article in 2018 the government commissioned the first major review of National Parks since the passing of the National Parks Act in 1949. The DPA deliberated long and hard before finally submitting our response.

In the first major review of its kind since our National Parks were established in 1949, the public is being encouraged to make its views known. This is open to everyone, whether living in a National Park or AONB; a visitor; representing an organisation, or simply caring about the environment, landscape and wildlife. The deadline…