Ten Tors Managers’ Presentation Robert Steemson – Community & Landscape Ranger 12 October 2018
National Park Purposes The statutory purposes of the National Parks as stated in the Environment Act, 1995 are : to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Parks. to promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the National Parks by the public. The National Park Authorities also have a duty to seek to foster the social and economic well-being of local communities with the National Parks.
Living, working landscape
Merrivale Stone Row
Blanket Bog - North Moor
Sphagnum Moss & Sundew
A variety of lichens
Wildlife: Invertebrates
Wildlife: Birds © Nick Baker / RSPB
Rare bird nesting areas
Recreation Recreation
Mini-bus parking and overnight parking/camping Problems Litter Mini-bus parking and overnight parking/camping
Gates Please remember to close and latch securely all gates
Path erosion Water hill
Love Moor Life – Ranger code Our Rangers care passionately about Dartmoor; it’s a unique protected landscape with rare wildlife and free roaming livestock and ponies. Keeps dogs under close control Close & latch gates behind you Bag up litter and take it home Use a campsite or check the website Share the roads & bridleways Don`t feed the ponies
Donate for Dartmoor The National Park is challenged by Government to bring in more funding. The Donate for Dartmoor scheme is aimed at predominately recreational users. People can donate their: Money – to help fund projects Time – to help with Volunteering tasks
The Ten Tors Policy Committee supports this scheme FTT 4 – Acceptance Form The “Donate for Dartmoor” initiative is a voluntary donation scheme - participants taking part in all organised events are invited to make a £1 donation in addition to their entry fee The Ten Tors Policy Committee supports this scheme Donations will be ring-fenced and used for practical access repairs and improvements, as well as to support conservation projects
How does it work?
Donate for Dartmoor - help
Lydford High Down
Postbridge Drift way
Hartyland`s path erosion
Standon bridge
Ranger Service The Ranger Service providing and maintaining gates, stiles, and bridges for the Public Rights of Way inside the National Park
Swaling & wild fires
Information and Education
Blanket bog restoration Restoration Site Area (ha) Designation Type of restoration Timing Amicombe 118.60 Dartmoor SAC, North Dartmoor SSSI Ditch / gulley / cutting Oct 2018 to Mar 2019; Aug to Sept 2019 Flat Tor Pan 12.41 Dendritic Sept to Dec 2018 Hangingstone Hill East 104.95 Ditch / gulley July 2019 to Mar 2020; Aug to Nov 2020 Leftlake 22.02 Dartmoor SAC, South Dartmoor SSSI Sept to Dec 2020 Red Lake 68.12 Dendritic and ditch / gulley
Livestock Protection Officer Karla McKechnie 07873 587561
Can you help? Robert Steemson 07711 856206 rsteemson@dartmoor.gov.uk