Dartmoor Marshals helping to protect National Park - Dartmoor National Park Authority
For the fifth summer, marshals are being deployed across Dartmoor to support the work of the National Park’s Rangers.
The Dartmoor Marshals have proved to be an invaluable resource for the busier months, providing high-visibility patrols to reduce the impact of anti-social behaviour. They will also play a vital role in engaging with visitors so people feel safe and have a great time.
Marshals were first introduced in summer 2020 and have proved to be invaluable in supporting the Dartmoor Ranger team as they go about their duties. As in previous years, Marshals will support that important work particularly in the evenings. They're on patrol from now until mid September.
The additional boots on the ground is funded through a partnership project bringing together the Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall Alison Hernandez, the National Trust, Woodland Trust, Duchy of Cornwall, Okehampton Hamlets Parish Council and private landowners.
Dartmoor National Park Head Ranger Simon Lee (pictured, top left) said: “We're delighted to run this initiative for the fifth year in a row. Through the partnership, we're able to provide additional resources to help tackle and prevent incidents caused by a minority of people - but incidents that can have a detrimental impact to Dartmoor's beauty and other people's quiet enjoyment of this special place.
Posted On: 30/07/2024
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