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Telegraph
12-06-2025
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- Telegraph
Prince of Wales: We can save Dartmoor from climate change
The Prince of Wales has launched a 'bold and ambitious' project to protect Dartmoor from the impact of climate change and return the land 'to its former glory'. He warned that Dartmoor's 'magnificent and complex ecosystem' was under threat, and that action was needed in order to allow it to thrive and keep it 'special' for future generations. The Prince's Duchy of Cornwall has joined forces with the Central Dartmoor Landscape Recovery project to propose a new approach to grazing, conservation and biodiversity. The Dartmoor Landscape Vision is designed as a 20-year road map and is the largest project of its kind in the UK. The Prince, who inherited the Duchy from his father on the death of Elizabeth II, braved heavy rain and wind to visit Tor Royal Bog, near Yelverton, Devon, on Thursday to speak to some of those working on the project. 'I'm keen to continue my father's work as well,' he said. '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 restored peatland, 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.' 'Magnificent and complex' The Prince wrote in the foreword to the Landscape Vision: '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.' During his visit to the area, the Prince met with Duchy tenant farmers David and Justine Colton at Tor Royal Bog, and spoke to members of the South West Peatland Partnership and Tony Juniper, chair of Natural England. 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. 'So much of it is local leadership and collaboration. If you put those two together, things can be adapted.' Moving in the right direction He 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.' An eight-month study that covered 22,000 hectares of land found that average frost days are expected to halve over the next 40 years, while the chances of a dry summer will increase by 30 per cent. A 2C increase in temperatures could mean that Dartmoor would no longer be suitable for blanket peatland.
Daily Mail
12-06-2025
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- Daily Mail
Prince William looks the part in a flat cap and wellington boots as he visits a muddy Dartmoor after unveiling 'ambitious' 20-year plan to restore 'special' landscape
Prince William has stepped out in Dartmoor today after unveiling an 'ambitious' 20-year plan to restore the 'special' landscape. Looking the part in a pair of wellington boots and a flat cap, the Prince of Wales, known also as the Duke of Cornwall, visited Tor Bog, an area of restored peatland on the moor. His outing comes as the royal's estate, Duchy of Cornwall, 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, designed as a 20-year roadmap, William said that restoring nature and tackling global warming are key to keeping the area 'special'. His statement read: '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 per cent, 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 - which outlines a set of guiding principles to inform the future environmental management of the Duchy's Dartmoor estate - will focus on 'coordinated public and private investment' to restore peatlands and upland mosaic habitats in the south Devon area. Convened by the Duchy of Cornwall and Central Dartmoor Landscape Recovery Project, 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. Dartmoor provides essential resources such as clean water, timber and grazing land, with its vast peatlands also acting as an important store of carbon and water. The Landscape Vision has been developed to support the creation of a resilient environment for the future, based on input from those who know, rely on, and care for Dartmoor - including graziers, foresters, ecologists, farmers, peatland restorers, hydrologists, water companies, soldiers, fire services, conservationists, and custodians. William's outing comes as the royal's estate, Duchy of Cornwall, launched a new project to 'create a resilient environment' and meet the changing needs of Dartmoor's communities Claire Hyne, project manager at Central Dartmoor Landscape Recovery Project, 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.' Meanwhile, Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England, said: 'The historic and beautiful landscapes of Dartmoor can once again be vibrant with characteristic wildlife, if common cause can be forged among those who work in and enjoy this wonderful place. 'I commend the inclusive approach taken by the Duchy of Cornwall and Central Dartmoor Landscape Recovery project in shaping this vision for Dartmoor. 'Natural England supports the key principles and actions, and we look forward to supporting its implementation both directly and alongside those people who live and work in this special place.'
The Independent
12-06-2025
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- 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
01-06-2025
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- Yahoo
The "Massive Responsibility" Prince William Is Preparing Prince George to Take Over as the Future Heir
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Prince George has a bright future ahead of him. When his father, Prince William, becomes king, George will be the heir apparent, and he'll eventually assume the role of monarch himself. Following the revelation that Prince William wants Prince George to follow in Princess Diana's footsteps, and that the 11-year-old royal has already been receiving kingship lessons, a new profile of the Prince of Wales hints at another aspect of Prince George's future. The Telegraph recently shadowed Prince William during one of his visits to the Duchy of Cornwall. William, of course, inherited the duchy when King Charles acceded the throne. The duchy—which consists of "128,494 acres of land across 20 counties," per The Telegraph—provides a large source of private income for the Prince of Wales. And when William becomes king, George will take over the Duchy of Cornwall. Discussing his hopes for the future of the duchy, which his son will run, William told the outlet, "We're not the traditional want to be more than that." Elaborating on his plans, Prince William told The Telegraph, "I see the duchy as an extension of the work we do with the Royal Foundation." He continued, "I see it as a branch of my so much good we can do in the rural world. I see [the duchy] as another arm to the work that I want to do, which is being a positive force for good." William further explained, "The duchy has been a positive force for good, but we can do so much more." As reported by The Telegraph, William's aims include "ending homelessness to restoring rivers," and he hopes he can make a real difference within the duchy. Alongside aiding those experiencing homelessness, William's work includes "supporting the mental health of farmers, and arranging get-togethers to combat rural loneliness," the outlet reported. As the future owner of the Duchy of Cornwall, Prince George will inherit the responsibilities his father is handling with aplomb. Per the Express, Prince George is likely being prepared for the "massive responsibility" that lies in his future. "The estate will be handed to Prince George and will be in good hands," the outlet reported.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Royal Aides Reveal Prince William Is "Pretty Demanding" and "Impatient" Regarding One Aspect of His Work
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Prince William has been taking on more responsibilities within the Royal Family in recent years, and he has also taken over the Duchy of Cornwall. In a new profile of the Prince of Wales, royal aides discussed William's approach to running the duchy, which reportedly includes some "demanding" behavior and a degree of "impatience." The Telegraph recently accompanied the Prince of Wales when he visited the Duchy of Cornwall. Consisting of "128,494 acres of land across 20 counties," William inherited the duchy when his father, King Charles, acceded the throne. The Duchy of Cornwall is a huge source of income for Prince William, who charges rent on properties and land within the hereditary estate. Discussing William's approach to managing the Duchy of Cornwall, secretary Will Bax told the outlet, "He's easy to follow because he's got great conviction and personality, and he really wears his heart on his sleeve in terms of social interest and his desire to have a positive impact in the world." Bax also called William "pretty demanding," before saying the attribute is "great," especially as the prince is "pretty ambitious." Estate director Ben Murphy discussed Prince William's approach to working within the Duchy of Cornwall, revealing that the royal has a "healthy impatience, as his father did." However, Murphy suggested William's " the wind in our sails; he really cares." William himself opened up about the work he's doing within the Duchy of Cornwall, including building additional houses to help people who are unhoused. "I see the duchy as an extension of the work we do with the Royal Foundation," Prince William told The Telegraph. The Prince of Wales elaborated, "I see it as a branch of my so much good we can do in the rural world. I see [the duchy] as another arm to the work that I want to do, which is being a positive force for good." Bax confirmed William's aims, telling the outlet, "He's a man on a asking us to change and evolve in a way to deliver positive impact at scale and at pace."
