Nigel Hoskin | Nigel Hoskin was born in Torquay. He joined the Royal Navy in 1963, and served for 30 years before embarking on a second career in Local Government and Further Education in Devon, specialising in the democratic process and corporate governance. A keen walker on Dartmoor since childhood, in retirement he developed an interest in a variety of conservation projects on the moor including the building and repair of dry stone walls and Devon banks. Nigel Hoskin and his wife have lived in Dousland within the Park for 20 years and share a passion for Dartmoor and its communities. He joined the National Park Authority as a Secretary of State national appointee in 2003 and was elected Chairman in June 2005. |
Dartmoor National Park Authority
