Posts Tagged ‘natureaccess’
New Planning Policy threatens Access to Nature
‘The government’s proposed planning policy will strike a fatal blow to the creation of new village greens and does nothing to safeguard and improve people’s vital access to nature.’ So declares Helen Monger, case officer for DPA allies the Open Spaces Society. The society, which is Britain’s oldest national conservation body, has responded to the…
Read MoreMoor Boots Grant Scheme Open for 2026
The DPA are delighted to announce the relaunch of their successful small grant-giving scheme ‘Moor Boots’ for 2026. This scheme is part of their mission to remove financial barriers to experiencing the great outdoors and ensure that all young people have the chance to connect with wild places, such as Dartmoor. To reach as large…
Read MoreNational Park Protector Awards Nomination
We are extremely pleased to announce that Community Engagement Ranger Kats Koster-Shadbolt and the ‘Girls Do Dartmoor’ scheme have been nominated for a New Perspectives award at the Campaign for National Parks’ annual National Park Protector Awards. Sponsored by Natural England, this award celebrates the people, projects or initiatives that champion and inspire diversity and…
Read MoreExpedition Basecamp Partnership
With applications for our 2025 Moor Boots grants now open, we are excited to announce a new partnership with Expedition Basecamp in Princetown. After supporting seventy young people in purchasing essential kit for Ten Tors this year, the DPA were really keen to find ways to collaborate with the Dartmoor community and make even more…
Read MoreMoor Boots 2025
After a hugely successful year in 2024, our Moor Boots small grant giving scheme is returning for 2025. We will once again be working with the organizers of Ten Tors, utilizing the structure of Team Managers to identify and put forward the young people in most need of support. We are also partnering with Ice…
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