Biodiversity Projects
We run a number of special projects which are aimed at protecting and enhancing particular Dartmoor species and habitats. Many of these are partnership projects which use joint funding to achieve practical objectives.
Action for Wildlife, www.actionforwildlife.org.uk (external site, opens new window) – a joint project funded by the Dartmoor National Park Authority, English Nature, the Environment Agency, Duchy of Cornwall and supported by Defra which aims to help local people and landowners contribute to actions in the Dartmoor Biodiversity Action Plan.
Wealth of Wildlife – an eco-tourism project which aims to provide local businesses with information which they can use to promote the enjoyment of wildlife by their visitors.
Operation Wader – a joint project between the Dartmoor National Park Authority, Duchy of Cornwall, Ministry of Defence, RSPB, English Nature and Defra which aims to halt and reverse the decline in Dartmoor’s breeding curlew, lapwing, golden plover, dunlin and snipe.
| Two Moors Butterfly Project – a partnership project based on Dartmoor and Exmoor supported by Dartmoor and Exmoor National Park Authorities, English Nature, and Butterfly Conservation. This aims to survey and monitor high brown, small pearl bordered, pearl bordered and marsh fritillary sites and work with landowners to ensure these areas are in the best condition for the future wellbeing of the butterflies. |  |
