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Defra backs land use management group for Dartmoor

The chair of the review, David Fursdon said while he was 'pleased' to see the Government supporting many of the reviews' recommendations, now was the time for those responsible for the future of Dartmoor to 'come together in an open and transparent way'

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Defra backs land use management group for Dartmoor

Defra has confirmed a Land Use Management Group (LUMG) to support the 'long term governance of Dartmoor' will be set up later this year and will run for two years. It is a part of the Government's response...

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