To celebrate our 25th anniversary year, Moor Trees is putting on a series of informative Walk and Talks to inspire and inform people about the work we are doing to create and restore native woodland on Dartmoor.
Led by ‘Dartmoor’s Daughter’ Emma Cunis this four-mile walk, beginning in Harford will traverse Harford Moor towards one of the remaining fragments of temperate rainforest on Dartmoor – Piles Copse. Participants will hear from Angelique McBride from DNPA about a recent initiative to alleviate flooding downstream. You will hear how Moor Trees volunteers assisted the Headwaters Project in providing the trees and planting the pioneering scheme utilising a high density planting method pioneered by Japanese academic Dr Miyawaki.
Designed by Dr Thomas Murphy from the University of Plymouth (and trustee of Moor Trees) the strategically placed plots and interspersed planting is aimed to reduce and slow the flow of water from the catchment into the Erme river below. A total of 2,067 trees were planted during February 2025 and will be the site of regular monitoring to inform future habitat restoration and flood alleviation projects in upland areas on Dartmoor.
The group will then be guided along a footpath to the fringes of Piles Copse temperate rainforest where they will learn more about this globally significant habitat and ways in which the landowner John Howell is supporting and encouraging its restoration.
FACILITATORS:
We help to restore the balance between humankind and nature by planting new native broadleaf woodland on Dartmoor and South Devon, enabling people to re-engage with trees and natural environments. To find out more visit https://moortrees.org/
Dartmoor National Park Authority
Angelique McBride from DNPA
To find out more information about DNPA click Here
Tickets
FEE: £25 per adult. Group size is limited so pre-booking is essential.
To book and for further information visit the Moor Trees eventbrite page by clicking ‘BOOK TICKETS’
Further Information:
WHAT TO WEAR/BRING: Sturdy walking boots; warm layers; sunscreen; waterproof jacket and trousers (whatever the forecast); walking poles if you have them; drink/flask and snack or picnic lunch.
DOGS: Sorry no dogs
RISK: Walks and activities are at your own risk. No liability accepted for accidents or incidents.