The Moorland Vision
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Background
An investigation of the problems faced by hill farmers identified that they wanted confidence that those statutory agencies charged with protecting the moor shared the same vision for Dartmoor. They also wanted a clearer picture of what land management was required and they wanted to be part of the solution. To address the first issue a Vision of what the statutory agencies wanted moorland Dartmoor to look like in 25 years time was produced; this also resolved the potential for conflict between such issues as land management for the historic environment (including archaeology) and the natural environment. The importance of the vision map is that it identified that the future was a grazed landscape, and confirmed the role that farmers play.
The vision is for Dartmoor moorland to remain the largest open space in Southern England with its varied habitats - blanket bog, mires, heather moorland and western heath in optimum condition. In addition 14 Premier Archaeological Landscapes have been identified, where management of the archaeology will be paramount.
- View the Vision for Moorland Dartmoor 2030 map
The link above provides access to an interactive map which shows information relating to the Vision for Dartmoor. You can use this map to zoom in to specific locations of interest. You can search for a particular location by entering the nearest settlement name or a postcode. (For additional help using this system please refer to our GIS help page.
Moor Farming - Delivering the Dartmoor Vision
The Dartmoor Vision Group is an alliance of hill farmers and agencies from Dartmoor. The group has produced a leaflet 'Moor Farming - Delivering the Dartmoor Vision' that sets out the problems faced by hill farmers and the important role they have in managing the moorland. It is intended to raise the profile of the importance of moorland farming in delivering an array of public benefits and natural resources. The leaflet was produced in April 2008.
To see more please download the leaflet here.
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