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Dartmoor Preservation Association
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Fighting to keep Dartmoor Wild and Free since 1883. Named critical friend to the Dartmoor National Park Authority. www.dartmoorpreservation.co.uk
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Today we're delighted to share 'Lychway' by Jon Vernon, read by Simon Dell. This evocative #poem takes you to a grey #Dartmoor day when the separation between past & present feels thin.

Wild Words #magazine launches on the 28th Nov.

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Wild Words: Lychway by Jon Vernon read by Simon Dell
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November 14, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Starting today, we will be sharing daily recordings of some of our fantastic Wild Words submissions, in the lead up to the Wild Words digital #magazine launch on the 28th Nov.

'Perhaps the Last #Curlew on #Dartmoor' is by Rebecca Gethin and read by Marten Baxter.

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Wild Words: Perhaps the Last Curlew on Dartmoor by Rebecca Gethin read by Marten Baxter
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November 13, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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Back in August I went for a walk on #Dartmoor with Helen the Communications Officer from @dpadartmoor.bsky.social to shoot some fairy tale influenced images to illustrate the amazing "Wild Words" anthology she is curating 😍 Check it out here : dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/wild-words/
November 12, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Where are the Sunday buses? 🚌

Our new Green Route to National Parks project aims to improve Sunday bus services in partnership with the Exmoor Society &
@dpadartmoor.bsky.social, made possible thanks to generous funding from The Naturesave Trust.

Learn more below 👇
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November 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
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Bus services are limited in many parts of our National Parks and, despite being one of the most popular days for visiting, Sunday services are particularly scarce. Campaign for National Parks are aiming to change this.

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#access #ruralbuses #nationalparks #Dartmoor
November 12, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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We're very pleased to announce that our Wild Words project is now listed on the #Exeter Unesco City of #Literature website, under their literary projects section.

It's testament to the quality & inspiring nature of the work submitted.

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#wildwords
Wild Words — Exeter City of Literature
Wild Words is a compilation of writing inspired by Dartmoor.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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We're always delighted to welcome new #volunteers. No previous experience is required and we provide all tools, plus we can lend out waterproofs if needed. Message us via info@dartmoorpreservation.co.uk to find out more.

Thanks to @julianbaird.com for his support.

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Conservation Volunteering with the DPA at High House Waste on Dartmoor
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November 10, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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The DPA have begun an ambitious land management program to improve #biodiversity and wildlife #habitat on our land at High House Waste.

The site is made up of open moorland, valley mire & Atlantic Oak woodland & is a #SSSI site in favourable condition.

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Boosting Biodiversity on High House Waste - Dartmoor Preservation Association
Following recent advice, the DPA have begun an ambitious land management program to improve biodiversity and wildlife habitat on our land at High House Waste. The site is made up of open moorland, val...
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November 8, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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Our friends at The Open Spaces Society have announced that a damaging amendment to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill was dropped. The amendment aimed to remove longstanding public rights on green spaces.

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#planningbill #PlanningandInfrastructure #nature
Green Spaces Rescued from Damaging Law Change - Dartmoor Preservation Association
Our friends at The Open Spaces Society have announced that a damaging amendment to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, proposed by Lord Banner and others, was dropped. The amendment aimed to remove ...
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November 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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The DPA were pleased to attend the first Dartmoor Partnership Plan Review meeting. This meeting had a twin focus, under the headings ‘Better for People’ and ‘Climate Change,’ which are two of the 7 themes contained in the overall vision for #Dartmoor.

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Dartmoor Partnership Plan Review: People and Climate - Dartmoor Preservation Association
The DPA were pleased to attend the first Dartmoor Partnership Plan Review meeting on Tuesday the 4th of November. This meeting had a twin focus, under the headings 'Better for People' and 'Climate Cha...
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November 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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Email your local MP now and demand that they keep amendment 130 in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

The @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social have provided a handy template to structure an email to your MP below:

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#planningandinfrastructurebill #fornature
Email your MP. Amendment 130 would make sure the new planning systems works for, not against nature.demand they keep amendment 130 in the Bill
It's now or never. This is the last chance to protect nature in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. Email your MP to keep amendment 130 in the Bill.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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An article about our Pilgrimage with the Shroud For Mother Nature features in Witchology Magazine. This walk was in collaboration with the Museum of Dartmoor Life, creating space to acknowledge grief around species loss and habitat degradation on Dartmoor.

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November 3, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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We’re delighted to welcome volunteer co-ordinator Kate Wareham, who is taking the lead for our weekend workdays on our land at High House Waste. She’s keen to support us in provide opportunities for people to get stuck into making a difference on the moor.

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Welcome to Workday Co-ordinator Kate Wareham - Dartmoor Preservation Association
We're delighted to welcome volunteer co-ordinator Kate Wareham, who is taking the lead for our weekend workdays on our land at High House Waste. Kate has volunteered with the DPA conservation team for...
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October 29, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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This powerful short film from BASICS Devon shares an inspiring story of lifesaving work from volunteer medics and North Dartmoor Search and Rescue.

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#Dartmoor #searchandrescue
Every Second Counts: Saving Lives in Rural Devon
YouTube video by BASICS Devon
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October 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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On the 6th of October, Kate Ashbrook joined seven DPA volunteers for a conservation workday at Common Wood, where the team continued work to improve butterfly habitat.

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#volunteering #Dartmoor #butterflyconservation #habitatmanagement
Autumn workday at Common Wood
I joined seven volunteers from the Dartmoor Preservation Association on my patch at Common Wood on western Dartmoor on 6 October, to continue our improvement of the habitat for butterflies. To the …
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October 27, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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On Saturday the 18th of October, we hosted our #Witches Triangle #walk, a collaboration between the DPA and David Phillips of Moors and More tours.

This included a visit to Jay's Grave, Bowerman's Nose and Granny Mann's altar on Easdon tor.

Read more: dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/witches-tria...
Witches Triangle Partnership Walk - Dartmoor Preservation Association
On Saturday the 18th of October, we hosted our final partnership walk of the year, a collaboration between the DPA and David Phillips of Moors and Moor tours. Being so close to Halloween, it was the p...
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October 25, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Dartmoor Calling will be screened at The Cinema Museum, London, on the 18th Nov.

It was wonderful to work alongside Clapham Film Unit and support the creation of this inspiring #film, about #activism on #Dartmoor, which has now reached thousands.

Book here: www.cinemamuseum.org.uk/2025/clapham...
October 25, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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ACCESS TO NATURE: COMMUNITY FILM SCREENING

Enjoy a 90-minute online celebration of creativity, community, and connection to the natural world. Hosted by Mafia Weekend CIC in partnership with @campaign4parks.bsky.social.

Join via Zoom. Book your free ticket here: dandelion.events/e/p1cx7
October 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Fantastic news from Rose O'Neill, CEO of @campaign4parks.bsky.social

www.cnp.org.uk/news/plans-t...

#nationalparks #planningbill
Plans to weaken Protected Landscapes Duty quietly dropped
Westminster government published its list of amendments for the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and there are no proposals to weaken protections for National Parks.
www.cnp.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Applications for our 2026 #MoorBoots small grant giving scheme are now open! The aim of the scheme is to remove financial barriers to young people accessing outdoor adventures, one step at a time.

Apply here: dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/access-suppo...

#MoorBoots #TenTors #Dartmoor #outdoorlearning
October 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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As part of our Wild Words project, we're looking to pair up written pieces with readers. We have field notes, song lyrics, poems, diary entries & story extracts, all waiting to be brought to life by being read aloud.

Contact: helenbruce@dartmoorpreservation.co.uk

📷 Glavind Strachan Photography
October 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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We can’t afford to weaken National Park protections ⚠️

But there are rumours that some in Westminster want to remove the Protected Landscapes duty - the only real power to secure action for nature

We can't let 30 years of campaigning go down the drain
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October 8, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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A little morning bump in case you missed our post last night.

If you'd like to come along to the zine launch event then we'd love to see you there.

Free tickets available via the link below:

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September 30, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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During autumn, we host #Dartmoor #ponies on our DPA owned #meadows at Pudsham. These native ponies assist our conservation efforts through trampling and grazing activity.

This week, our volunteers have been preparing for their arrival.

Read more: dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/preparing-fo...
Preparing for Ponies at Pudsham - Dartmoor Preservation Association
During autumn, we host Dartmoor ponies on our DPA owned meadows at Pudsham. These native ponies assist our conservation efforts, as part of our Land Management Plan, through trampling and grazing acti...
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September 29, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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The DPA are delighted to have contributed to a sound piece for Resonance FM.

Helen Bruce joins various local voices in this immersive recording curated by Kirsteen McNish & Clare Dearnaley, which explores human connections to the Dartmoor landscape.

Listen here: www.mixcloud.com/Resonance/pl...
September 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM