RESIDENTS and visitors to Exmoor National Park are being invited to ‘donate a fingerpost’ to play their part in preserving the iconic landscape and its historic, locally and sustainably-made wooden signposts.
The national park authority (ENPA) said sponsoring a new, or replacement, fingerpost along Exmoor’s public paths and bridleways, could help everybody who explores the area to find their way and enjoy its beauty on foot, horseback, or bike.
ENPA ranger Charlotte Wray said: “A lot of hard work goes into preserving our national park.
“Our locally-made wooden gates, bridges, and iconic signposts are all sustainably crafted by our field services team, from oak and chestnut harvested from our sustainably managed woodlands, in our Exford depot workshop.
“By sponsoring an iconic fingerpost you are helping us keep Exmoor special for future generations.”
Sponsorship costs £195 and each fingerpost will feature a discreet, two-inch bronze plaque showcasing the Exmoor National Park logo and branding of the CareMoor for Exmoor charity.
Each plaque can also be personalised with two lines of text creating a unique dedication for a commemorative tribute or celebration.
However, ENPA said due to the potential for negative impact on the landscape, residents, and the enjoyment of visitors to the national park, additional items or memorabilia cannot be placed on or around the sponsored signs.
Ms Wray said: “Contributions to the appeal support CareMoor for Exmoor funding vital conservation and access projects across the park, helping to maintain paths, trails, and signage so everybody can explore and enjoy Exmoor.”
ENPA has an interactive map on its website showing those fingerposts currently available to support, with more about the item and its location.
Sponsors can choose their fingerpost and make a note of its reference number to tell the ENPA.
Details are available on the ENPA website, or by emailing [email protected] or calling 01398 323665.