Conservation and Environment on Dartmoor

Designation of Dartmoor as a National Park recognises its natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage.

The MOD supports the National Park’s purpose of conserving and enhancing Dartmoor’s environment, and is committed to safeguarding and improving the valued landscape and heritage of its estate.

Dartmoor Training Area works closely with Dartmoor National Park Authority and Natural England to achieve Dartmoor’s Biodiversity Action Plan on its freehold land, and to assist landowners of licensed land.

It also works with English Heritage to safeguard Scheduled Monuments and other cultural heritage.

The Dartmoor Training Area Conservation Group, consisting of local enthusiasts, provides expert advice, knowledge and assistance with conservation.