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Impact of dwindling hefts on Dartmoor - are we on the verge of losing hefting traditions?

The Radmore family is facing serious challenges in their efforts to maintain the integrity of their hefted sheep and cattle on Dartmoor, while running their business within the constraints of a range of environmental prescriptions

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Helen Radmore
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Helen Radmore

Sheep and cattle hefts on the Dartmoor commons will break down if the individual heft falls below 0.05-0.08/livestock units per hectare and they will not deliver intended environmental benefits, says Helen...

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