Plan for national park's future to be reviewed

Nine giant boulders are piled on top of each other on a grassy outcrop. There are singular boulders lying on the ground nearby. All of them are covered in lichen. Dartmoor stretches out behind them, covered with fields, hedges and bracken. It is sunny but there are also clouds. Image source, Dartmoor National Park Authority
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The public opinion survey is due to close in September

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A review of a plan to prioritise what areas need the most urgent attention at a national park has begun.

Leaders at Dartmoor National Park Authority (DNPA) are asking people to take part in their opinion survey to have their say on what they care about the most.

From enhancing the park's nature to tackling climate change, as well as protecting cultural heritage, the plan will be shaped by answers from the 10-minute survey.

DNPA chair Will Dracup said: "We're encouraging everyone with an interest in Dartmoor to share their views on future priorities and any issues they feel need more urgent attention over the next five years."

"Please have a say – we welcome comments on priorities that might have been missed – and with your help, we can ensure the plan reflects all our aspirations and needs for this special landscape," he added.

He said the survey results would be used, alongside other evidence and partner discussions, towards a statutory five-year review of the Dartmoor National Park's Partnership Plan, by January 2027.

The survey, external is due to close on 14 September.

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