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Scottish Sun
a day ago
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- Scottish Sun
Prince William enjoys impromptu pint at the pub with locals after braving the rain for muddy Dartmoor visit
PRINCE OF ALES Prince William enjoys impromptu pint at the pub with locals after braving the rain for muddy Dartmoor visit Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PRINCE William enjoyed an impromptu pint during a muddy visit to Dartmoor yesterday. The Duke of Cornwall braved heavy rain and wind to visit Royal Tor Bog, near Yelverton, Devon, and spoke to men and women working in collaboration to help restore the "special" landscape. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 The Prince says he is committed to an ambitious project aimed at restoring Dartmoor National Park Credit: Tiktok 4 Prince William enjoyed an impromptu pint at the Prince of Wales pub in Princetown Credit: Tiktok After working up a thirst, William headed to the Prince of Wales pub in the picturesque village of Princetown. He sipped on a local cider at the bar and chatted to locals before making his way home. The Prince's project will focus on a "coordinated public and private investment" to restore peatlands and upland mosaic habitats in the south Devon area. 'I'm keen to continue my father's work as well,' said William, who inherited responsibility for the land with the Duchy of Cornwall in 2022. 'For me it's about the impact, I want to see stuff actually happen. We've done the talking now, we've put the vision together, the design, now it's about the activation.' Pointing to an area of bog which has been restored, he added: 'Even though this is a small bit, we need to get more and more of this going on all around Dartmoor to bring it back to its former glory while still keeping the farming and everything else going.' The Prince spoke out after discussing a new 20-year plan to give fresh life to Dartmoor's wilderness while helping to protect it from climate change with a group including Tony Juniper, chair of Natural England and Phil Stocker, Chair of Dartmoor Land Use Management Group. As they chatted in the steady downpour, the Prince joked: 'I came to talk about the fires and a plan to re-wet peat!' Referring to the Landscape Vision, he said: 'To be able to bring everyone together, I think, is not only crucial to the whole thing but it sets a model for how it can be done elsewhere. "And that's what I love doing. Whatever we do here, other people can follow what we're doing. Prince William joins forces with Sir David Attenborough to urge the world to help save our seas 'So much of it is local leadership and collaboration. If you put those two together, things can be adapted.' The Prince said not everyone believed the vision to restore the land within just two decades was possible. '[They said] 20 years, good luck, it's going to take longer than that! These things take time, they really do. "But at least if you set up a path and move in that direction, everyone will move in the same direction.' The Prince heard from Stocker how they had been 'making progress' in bringing different people on board with the plan. 'The one thing that has come through is the enthusiasm," Phil said. Morag Angus, of the South West Peatland Partnership, told William how the land they were looking at had become more barren and dry and was benefitting from a 're-wetting' process. She said afterwards: 'If someone like the Prince is coming down here, it just shows that he's thinking about it and how important is. "And I think it just galvanizes everyone and gets everyone on board and gets them coming here to talk about it, but also to make sure we action things and we make meaningful restoration happen. "See it happening, rather than just talking about it." 4 William meeting a representative from the local Fire Service during his visit to Tor Bog Credit: PA 4 The Prince visiting an area of restored peatland at Dartmoor National Park yesterday Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
a day ago
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- The Irish Sun
Prince William enjoys impromptu pint at the pub with locals after braving the rain for muddy Dartmoor visit
PRINCE William enjoyed an impromptu pint during a muddy visit to Dartmoor yesterday. The Duke of Cornwall braved heavy rain and wind to visit Royal Tor Bog, near Yelverton, Devon, and spoke to men and women working in collaboration to help restore the "special" landscape. Advertisement 4 The Prince says he is committed to an ambitious project aimed at restoring Dartmoor National Park Credit: Tiktok 4 Prince William enjoyed an impromptu pint at the Prince of Wales pub in Princetown Credit: Tiktok After working up a thirst, William headed to the Prince of Wales pub in the picturesque village of Princetown. He sipped on a local cider at the bar and chatted to locals before making his way home. The Prince's project will focus on a "coordinated public and private investment" to restore peatlands and upland mosaic habitats in the south Devon area. 'I'm keen to continue my father's work as well,' said William, who inherited responsibility for the land with the Duchy of Cornwall in 2022. Advertisement read more in royals 'For me it's about the impact, I want to see stuff actually happen. We've done the talking now, we've put the vision together, the design, now it's about the activation.' Pointing to an area of bog which has been restored, he added: 'Even though this is a small bit, we need to get more and more of this going on all around Dartmoor to bring it back to its former glory while still keeping the farming and everything else going.' The Prince spoke out after discussing a new 20-year plan to give fresh life to Dartmoor's wilderness while helping to protect it from climate change with a group including Tony Juniper, chair of Natural England and Phil Stocker, Chair of Dartmoor Land Use Management Group. As they chatted in the steady downpour, the Prince joked: 'I came to talk about the fires and a plan to re-wet peat!' Advertisement Most read in Royals Exclusive Referring to the Landscape Vision, he said: 'To be able to bring everyone together, I think, is not only crucial to the whole thing but it sets a model for how it can be done elsewhere. "And that's what I love doing. Whatever we do here, other people can follow what we're doing. Prince William joins forces with Sir David Attenborough to urge the world to help save our seas 'So much of it is local leadership and collaboration. If you put those two together, things can be adapted.' The Prince said not everyone believed the vision to restore the land within just two decades was possible. Advertisement '[They said] 20 years, good luck, it's going to take longer than that! These things take time, they really do. "But at least if you set up a path and move in that direction, everyone will move in the same direction.' The Prince heard from Stocker how they had been 'making progress' in bringing different people on board with the plan. 'The one thing that has come through is the enthusiasm," Phil said. Advertisement Morag Angus, of the South West Peatland Partnership, told William how the land they were looking at had become more barren and dry and was benefitting from a 're-wetting' process. She said afterwards: 'If someone like the Prince is coming down here, it just shows that he's thinking about it and how important is. "And I think it just galvanizes everyone and gets everyone on board and gets them coming here to talk about it, but also to make sure we action things and we make meaningful restoration happen. "See it happening, rather than just talking about it." Advertisement 4 William meeting a representative from the local Fire Service during his visit to Tor Bog Credit: PA 4 The Prince visiting an area of restored peatland at Dartmoor National Park yesterday Credit: Getty
ITV News
2 days ago
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- ITV News
Tackling global warming is key to keeping Dartmoor ‘special', says Prince of Wales
Restoring nature and tackling global warming are key to keeping Dartmoor 'special', the Prince of Wales has said. The Duchy of Cornwall and Central Dartmoor Landscape Recovery Project (CDLR) launched a new project to 'create a resilient environment' and meet the changing needs of Dartmoor's communities. In a foreword to the Landscape Vision project, the Prince of Wales said: 'Dartmoor is a magnificent and complex ecosystem – the balance between nature and people has evolved for thousands of years to shape the landscape we recognise today. 'To keep Dartmoor special, we must respond to the twin challenges of global warming and the requirement to restore nature, while ensuring the communities on Dartmoor can thrive. 'The Dartmoor Vision shows us what might be possible and how that might be achieved. 'It is bold and ambitious and something that I hope, by working together, can be delivered for not just the current generation but for generations to come.' The project was launched by William during a visit to an area of restored peatland on Dartmoor, near to Princetown. He met with Duchy tenant farmers David and Justine Colton at Tor Royal Bog. William also spoke with members of the South West Peatland Partnership and Tony Juniper, chair of Natural England. Before his departure, the prince met representatives from the local fire service, Dartmoor National Park Authority rangers and Commoners Council to hear about their experiences of responding to a recent wildfire on North Moor. Researchers found the average number of frost days in Dartmoor is expected to halve over the next 40 years while the odds of a dry summer will rise by 30%, the Duchy of Cornwall said. It added that 2C of global warming could prevent Dartmoor being suitable for blanket peatland, which stores carbon and water and sustains biodiversity. The project will focus on 'coordinated public and private investment' to restore peatlands and upland mosaic habitats in the south Devon area. It is also seeking to create 'partnerships between landowners, farmers and wildlife teams' and foster 'collaboration and mutual respect in what has historically been a contested landscape'. The duchy said it will promote sustainable farming as well as initiatives to provide affordable housing for landscape managers and retiring workers. Around 35,000 people live in Dartmoor and more than two million people visit each year. Claire Hyne, project manager at CDLR, said: 'The Central Dartmoor Landscape Recovery Project plans to continue to work alongside the duchy, farmers and commoners to co-create integrated land management plans whilst identifying opportunities for green finance and funding to help sustain farm businesses, test new ideas and deliver positive environmental outcomes.' Matthew Morris, rural director at the Duchy of Cornwall, said they want to set up a 'shared and multifunctional approach to the way the land is farmed, managed, and used, and in doing so create a more resilient Dartmoor environment'. Mr Morris added: 'With the Dartmoor landscape increasingly vulnerable to climate change, the need to build resilience is clearer than ever.'
The Independent
2 days ago
- General
- The Independent
Tackling global warming is key to keeping Dartmoor ‘special', says William
Restoring nature and tackling global warming are key to keeping Dartmoor 'special', the Prince of Wales has said. The Duchy of Cornwall and Central Dartmoor Landscape Recovery Project (CDLR) launched a new project to 'create a resilient environment' and meet the changing needs of Dartmoor's communities. In a foreword to the Landscape Vision project, the Prince of Wales said: 'Dartmoor is a magnificent and complex ecosystem – the balance between nature and people has evolved for thousands of years to shape the landscape we recognise today. 'To keep Dartmoor special, we must respond to the twin challenges of global warming and the requirement to restore nature, while ensuring the communities on Dartmoor can thrive. 'The Dartmoor Vision shows us what might be possible and how that might be achieved. 'It is bold and ambitious and something that I hope, by working together, can be delivered for not just the current generation but for generations to come.' Researchers found the average number of frost days in Dartmoor is expected to halve over the next 40 years while the odds of a dry summer will rise by 30%, the Duchy of Cornwall said. It added that 2C of global warming could prevent Dartmoor being suitable for blanket peatland, which stores carbon and water and sustains biodiversity. The project will focus on 'coordinated public and private investment' to restore peatlands and upland mosaic habitats in the south Devon area. It is also seeking to create 'partnerships between landowners, farmers and wildlife teams' and foster 'collaboration and mutual respect in what has historically been a contested landscape'. The duchy said it will promote sustainable farming as well as initiatives to provide affordable housing for landscape managers and retiring workers. Around 35,000 people live in Dartmoor and more than two million people visit each year. Claire Hyne, project manager at CDLR, said: 'The Central Dartmoor Landscape Recovery Project plans to continue to work alongside the duchy, farmers and commoners to co-create integrated land management plans whilst identifying opportunities for green finance and funding to help sustain farm businesses, test new ideas and deliver positive environmental outcomes.' Matthew Morris, rural director at the Duchy of Cornwall, said they want to set up a 'shared and multifunctional approach to the way the land is farmed, managed, and used, and in doing so create a more resilient Dartmoor environment'. Mr Morris added: 'With the Dartmoor landscape increasingly vulnerable to climate change, the need to build resilience is clearer than ever.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
Prince William unveils plan to restore Dartmoor
The Prince of Wales has said restoring nature and tackling global warming are key to keeping Dartmoor special. Prince William, the Duke of Cornwall, said a 20-year plan for the duchy's Dartmoor estate aimed to restore peatlands, upland habitats and promote sustainable farming. Researchers had found the national park was prone to increasingly dry summers and frost-free winters, said the Duchy of Cornwall. The prince urged action to "keep Dartmoor special" by "responding to the twin challenges of global warming". More news stories for Devon Listen to the latest news for Devon The project will focus on "coordinated public and private investment" to restore peatlands and upland mosaic habitats in the south Devon area. In a foreword to the Landscape Vision project, the prince said the vision was "bold and ambitious" and he hoped it would be delivered "for generations to come". Researchers had found the average number of frost days in Dartmoor was expected to halve over the next 40 years while the odds of a dry summer would rise by 30%, said the duchy. It said 2C (35.6F) of global warming could prevent Dartmoor being suitable for blanket peatland, which stores carbon and water and sustains biodiversity. Prince William said: "Dartmoor is a magnificent and complex ecosystem – the balance between nature and people has evolved for thousands of years to shape the landscape we recognise today. "The Dartmoor Vision shows us what might be possible and how that might be achieved. "To keep Dartmoor special, we must respond to the twin challenges of global warming and the requirement to restore nature, while ensuring the communities on Dartmoor can thrive." The project is also seeking to create "partnerships between landowners, farmers and wildlife teams" and foster "collaboration and mutual respect in what has historically been a contested landscape". The duchy said it would promote sustainable farming as well as initiatives to provide affordable housing for landscape managers and retiring workers. Matthew Morris, rural director at the duchy, said: "With the Dartmoor landscape increasingly vulnerable to climate change, the need to build resilience is clearer than ever." Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ How could peatlands fall victim to climate change? Lottery grant of £227k for rare Dartmoor habitat Supreme Court backs wild camping on Dartmoor Peat bog slowly coming back, conservationists say Duchy of Cornwall
