#Sharpitor is a very special spot on #Dartmoor, with fascinating #archaeology, rare lichens and unique #geology. It is accessible today due to the ongoing work of the DPA, and our refreshed Land Management plan seeks to preserve it for the future.
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On a clear Saturday evening, we welcomed a fantastic group of people onto our #Dusk #Sensorial walk at #Sharpitor. This special event was the first inspiration walk of our Wild Words #writing callout & led by the brilliant Kirsteen McNish and John Howell.
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#Sharpitor on #Dartmoor and surrounding area - #drone footage shot with the permission of Dartmoor Preservation Association 💚
Fir #clubmoss is a rare species that survives today mostly in upland areas of Britain, with #Dartmoor being near the southern limit of its UK range. Its presence on #Sharpitor is a reminder of the dramatic #climatic shifts that have shaped the Dartmoor #upland landscape.
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Fir Clubmoss, a rare #periglacial relict plant, has been discovered on DPA land at #Sharpitor. Our #Ecologist and Land Manager, Dr Luke Sutton, identified colonies of this fascinating #moss living in ideal conditions between #granite boulders.
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We have spotted an amazing array of #mosses and #lichens on recent visits to our land at #Sharpitor. These include rare Fir Club moss, a periglacial relict plant.
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#ecology #plantsurveying #clubmoss
