‘Dartmoor is the principle source for water to much of Devon, with many of the county’s rivers emanating from the high moors and eight reservoirs supplying most of the population. Dartmoor’s deep peat is a store for 10 megatonnes of carbon – the equivalent of one year of CO2 output from the industry in the UK. Areas of deep peat in good condition continue to sequester more, helping to mitigate against future changes in climate, whilst eroding areas continue to lose this precious resource.’
Dartmoor National ParkBy grazing sensitively and intelligently, Dartmoor Hill Ponies not only promote biodiversity, they also protect the landscape as a whole. By helping to maintain the natural balance on Dartmoor, these ponies play a part in our health and wellbeing both locally and globally.