Dartmoor Training Area

Conservation Overview

Dartmoor Training Area Conservation Group

Conservation Surveys

Dartmoor Training Area Conservation Group

Volunteers of the Dartmoor Training Area Conservation Group provide advice and assistance to Dartmoor Training Area staff on reducing the effects of military activities. The Group also advise on opportunities to further protect and enhance the natural environment and cultural heritage as required by the landowner.

Formed in [1992] as the Willsworthy Conservation Group, it extended its role in 2004 to include all of the designated military training areas on Dartmoor.

There are some 15 members from a wide variety of backgrounds, experience and knowledge; archaeologists, ecologists, geologists, chiroperologist, mycologist etc.

The Group, which meets three times a year:

• Advises on the management of MoD’s responsibilities.

• Maintains the Site Dossier.

• Carries out annual bird counts on Willsworthy.

• Advises on areas to avoid during the breeding season.

• Erects and maintains bird and bat boxes.

• Advises on the preservation of buildings and structures.

• Develops woodland planting schemes.

• Improves nesting sites for waders.

Any one wishing to become a member of the Group is invited to contact Commandant Dartmoor Training Area.