Dartmoor Training Area

Overview

Stakeholders

The Armed Forces

Defence Estate Strategy

Training Methods

Hiring the Estate

Stakeholders

The military recognise that they share Dartmoor’s rugged beauty with many others

• The landowners – who licence Ministry of Defence the right to train and pass various responsibilities to fulfil in support of their land management.

• Statutory Bodies – The Ministry of Defence works closely with English Heritage, the National Park Authority, Natural England and other Statutory Bodies to ensure that the its interests are reconciled with the aspirations and responsibilities of others.

• Farmers with rights of common – who have created and maintain much of Dartmoor’s natural environment, providing the Armed Forces with a realistic training ground.

• The local people and communities – The contribution made by the South West Region to the defence of the United Kingdom has relied heavily on Dartmoor; in return the MOD makes a considerable contribution to the well being of the Region.

• Members of interest groups – which are consulted informally and who’s right to express their views is respected.

• Visitors – who enjoy Dartmoor and contribute to the local economy.

The Ministry of Defence values the contribution made to national defence by all of its staff, partners and contractors. Landmarc Support Services are currently Defence Training Estates commercial partner responsible for making available military training facilities.