Tag Archives: Dartmoor

A crumb from the £2.4-billion table

Posted on 27/01/2023 by campaignerkate

The environment secretary continues to ignore the need for public access to be funded through the environmental land management scheme, despite ministerial promises. Continue reading →

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Go for it, Dartmoor National Park Authority!

Posted on 21/01/2023 by campaignerkate

It is crucial that the Dartmoor National Park Authority resolves to appeal against the high court ruling on wild camping on the Dartmoor commons. Continue reading →

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Ouzel hunt

Posted on 07/05/2022 by campaignerkate

There were no ring ouzels up Tavy Cleave, but I was pleased to see whinchat and cuckoo, and to hear some groppers. Continue reading →

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Where are the wood warblers?

Posted on 05/05/2022 by campaignerkate

I visited White Wood on Dartmoor but was sad not to hear any wood warblers. I hope I was too early and they’ll come. Continue reading →

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A milestone meeting

Posted on 20/04/2022 by campaignerkate

Fifty years ago today I first met Sylvia Sayer who inspired me to become a campaigner. I owe her so much and remember her with huge affection. Continue reading →

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Chair at the top of the forest

Posted on 21/03/2022 by campaignerkate

Twenty years ago was one of the best Countryside Agency board visits, to the Forest of Dean to talk about art. Continue reading →

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New ways in Devon

Posted on 08/03/2022 by campaignerkate

Devon Ramblers have entered a new phase of their existence, but will continue to be effective in achieving Ramblers’ aims. Continue reading →

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Valiant Valerie

Posted on 04/03/2022 by campaignerkate

I learnt a great deal about my Rambler friend Valerie Plunkett at her funeral on the South Downs. Continue reading →

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A bad-car day

Posted on 26/02/2022 by campaignerkate

It was a frustrating day for Butterfly Conservation’s Jenny Plackett, and for me. We both intended to join the Dartmoor Preservation Association volunteers for the workday on my land at Common Wood, near Horndon on Dartmoor, on Monday 14 February. … Continue reading →

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My bird year 2021

Posted on 02/01/2022 by campaignerkate

My bird total for 2021 was 119, which wasn’t bad considering travel was so restricted. Continue reading →

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