The future of Dartmoor in your hands
People who care about Dartmoor National Park and its future can share their views on the draft National Park Management Plan, which assesses Dartmoor as it is today and the changes expected. It describes the main issues, priorities, opportunities and challenges and sets out how, together, we will tackle them over the next five years and beyond. It addresses topics including: climate change, nature and natural beauty, cultural heritage, farming and forestry, future generations of custodians, visitor management, communities and business. Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA), along with many other organisations and local communities, will play a crucial role in delivering the plan. DNPA chair Pamela Woods said: “We want everyone – regardless of age or background and whether they are familiar with Dartmoor or not – to get involved and check that it reflects your ideas and aspirations for how we all work together to collectively look after this special landscape.” You can take part in the consultation until Monday 20 April, by searching for Management Plan Review at www.dartmoor.gov.uk.
DNPA has also supported a group of young people aged from 18 - 35 to develop a ‘Next Generation’ vision and manifesto – a ‘call to action’ to influence how organisations and decision makers shape the national park in future years. The manifesto includes digital connectivity, public transport, affordable housing, conservation, jobs, skills and leisure time. They now want to hear from others, so if you're aged 35 and under you can complete a short survey at www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/dartmoornextgen