Moorland people are important
in the maintenance of moorlands as open (non-wooded) landscapes.
Without people, the natural heritage
of our moorlands would be lost so it is important that we also conserve
the cultural heritage of our moorlands – the landowner, gamekeeper
and farmer.
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All of these people are dependant upon the moor for
their livelihoods.
It is important to remember this when walking across moorlands and especially
so in the months of April & May, when lambing is taking place and
again in the months of August, September and October, when the grouse
and stalking seasons begin. Concise information on the dates of moorland
activities can be found here.
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| Moorland managers
on a visit to one of our demonstration moors – representatives
from the local estate, sporting (‘shooting’), farming,
and conservation interests are all present. |
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