the moors for the future partnership


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WHAT
Moors for the Future is a partnership project to restore large parts of the internationally important Peak District moors. Through a programme of new initiatives it aims to:

Raise awareness of why the moors are special and encourage responsible use and care of the landscape
Restore and conserve important recreational and natural moorland resources
Develop expertise on how to protect and manage the moors sustainably

WHY

The Peak District moors are a unique habitat for wildlife at risk.
The moors are internationally important for heather, blanket bog and rush pasture.
At the southeast limit of the habitat, they are especially vunerable to the smallest changes in pollution, use and damage.
They are the most visited moorlands in the world.
People ’s health and livelihood depend on their survival.

HOW

Restore 3.5 square kilometres of the worst fire damaged areas. Due to the remoteness of the area much of this work is carried out with the use of helicopters.
Restore 19km of badly eroded moorland paths.
Research moorland condition.
Agree a new moorland code of conduct.
Implement new education programmes.

Winter Landscape over the Moors at Sunset

Signpost showing Torside Clough directions

Moorland Ranger Overseeing Re-Seeding of the Moors Using a Helicopter


	\| \| \| The partners are: Peak District National Park Authority, National Trust, Natural England, United Utilities, Severn Trent Water, Environment Agency, Derbyshire County Council, Sheffield City Council, Yorkshire Water and Moorland Owners.