Dartmoor Receives £3 Million for Conservation Projects

Dartmoor National Park has received over £3 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to support a comprehensive programme aimed at restoring nature and enhancing the cultural heritage of the area. The funding will facilitate a variety of projects, including river, habitat, and species conservation, as well as creative events and community engagement activities, particularly in the towns of Okehampton, Ivybridge, and Princetown. These communities are expected to become hubs for visitors, promoting economic activity and broader public participation in Dartmoor's natural and cultural heritage. The work will also focus on improving access and active travel opportunities to enhance the visitor experience. Pamela Woods, Chair of Dartmoor National Park Authority, expressed her delight at securing the funding and emphasized the ongoing successful conservation efforts in the area. The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust has also secured a grant for the conservation of the endangered Heritage Dartmoor Pony breed, highlighting the importance of local wildlife preservation in conjunction with broader environmental goals.