Prince William visited Dartmoor today as the Duchy of Cornwall unveiled an ambitious 20-year environmental strategy for the moorland.
The prince toured Tor Royal Bog, where extensive peatland restoration work is underway.
The comprehensive landscape vision represents one of Britain's largest conservation projects of its kind.
It aims to revitalise Dartmoor's wilderness whilst building resilience against climate change impacts.
Prince William visited Dartmoor today as the Duchy of Cornwall unveiled an ambitious 20-year environmental strategy for the moorland.
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The initiative brings together numerous partners, including the Central Dartmoor Landscape Recovery Project, to develop innovative approaches to land management.
The collaboration proposes new methods for grazing practices, biodiversity conservation and hydrological restoration across the Duchy's Dartmoor estate.
The strategy addresses evolving environmental challenges whilst balancing the needs of local communities and ecosystems.
The vision establishes guiding principles for the Duchy's environmental management over the next two decades.
The prince toured Tor Royal Bog, where extensive peatland restoration work is underway.
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Central to the plan is restoring and enhancing the natural landscape's resilience whilst promoting sustainable farming and land use practices.
Key initiatives include implementing ecologically led grazing systems and prioritising native, species-rich grasslands.
The strategy takes a holistic approach to conservation, addressing both environmental and community needs.
Local engagement forms a crucial component, with plans to develop a rural skills pool and provide affordable housing for landscape managers and retiring workers.
William met with Duchy tenant farmers David and Justine Colton at the restored peatland site.
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These measures aim to support the communities who maintain and protect the moorland.
The collaborative effort represents a comprehensive response to environmental challenges facing Dartmoor.
During his visit, William met with Duchy tenant farmers David and Justine Colton at the restored peatland site.
South West Peatland Partnership's Morag Angus also hosted the Prince, explaining the collaborative restoration efforts.
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The Prince engaged with senior stakeholders including Natural England Chair Tony Juniper, Phil Stocker from the Dartmoor Land Use Management Group, and Richard Drysdale from Dartmoor National Park Authority.
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The Prince engaged with senior stakeholders including Natural England Chair Tony Juniper, Phil Stocker from the Dartmoor Land Use Management Group, and Richard Drysdale from Dartmoor National Park Authority.
South West Water's Director of Natural Resources Carolyn Cadman attended alongside representatives from the Central Dartmoor Landscape Recovery Project and Dartmoor Commoners Council.
William also met emergency responders who recently battled a wildfire on North Moor.
He thanked representatives from the local Fire Service, Dartmoor National Park Authority Rangers and the Commoners Council for their efforts in tackling the blaze.
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