EXMOOR National Park Authority (ENPA) has set out its draft ambitions on how it intends to collaborate with partners, people and organisations to help secure a positive future for Exmoor.

In 2023 the ENPA asked people to get involved in an extensive partnership plan opinion survey to share their honest views.

This, along with evidence gathering on the state of Exmoor’s special qualities and workshops with delivery partners, has helped to guide a draft plan for the next five years and beyond. The plan is now open for public consultation before it’s formally adopted by the National Park Authority.

The partnership plan explains how statutory National Park purposes to conserve and enhance Exmoor’s natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural heritage, and to promote understanding and enjoyment of these, will be delivered.

Andrea Davis, chairman of Exmoor National Park Authority, said: “Globally we face a climate emergency and nature is in crisis, with our natural resources - soil, water and air – and cultural heritage, under pressure. Many of these impacts are felt within the National Park.

“The Plan sets out our bold ambitions for nature recovery, for positive action to mitigate and adapt to climate change, to improve the quality of our natural resources, and to care for our landscape and heritage.”

Sarah Bryan, CEO of Exmoor National Park Authority, said: “However you are involved with Exmoor National Park, we really hope you will take the time to look at the draft plan and have your say. It’s an ambitious plan which includes a range of challenging targets to maximise the benefits our National Park can provide.

“We know that we can only achieve these ambitions by working with everyone who loves and cares for Exmoor and we really look forward to hearing your thoughts.”

To find out more about Exmoor National Park Authority’s Partnership Plan, visit www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk/pp-consultation