Dartmoor National Park Authority - Free Downloads

O n l i n e S h o p

	A Guide to the Archaeology of the open moor (E-Leaflet)
	10 page information leaflet including photos and giving information on prehistoric Dartmoor, burials, monuments, stone circles, standing stones, round houses, medieval Dartmoor, industry, farming, boundaries and route markers.
	Download PDF: mac0979.pdf

	Bogs and Wetlands (E-Leaflet)
	6 page guide with illustrations about wildlife, blanket bog, valley mire, Rhos pasture, wet woodlands, protections of bogs, folklore, peat industries.
	Download PDF: mac1145.pdf

	Climate and Weather (E-Leaflet)
	6 page factsheet including information on weather, climate, facts and figures, temperature and rainfall stats, climate change,
	Download PDF: mac0460.pdf

	Dartmoor Commons (E-Leaflet)
	4 page factsheet including information on rights of commons, Dartmoor Commons Act 1985, open access, byelaws, commoners council regulations, map of common land on Dartmoor.
	Download PDF: mac0690.pdf

	Dartmoors Past Tin History (E-Leaflet)
	2 page factsheet with lots of illustrations about the long history of mining tin on Dartmoor. From earliest form of extraction by steam, through open cast minding, and deep mining
	Download PDF: mac0689.pdf

	Design (E-Leaflet)
	3 page factsheet introducing the concepts of design – graphic design, corporate identity, branding, exhibitions, website, education, information centres, buildings, street furniture.
	Download PDF: mac0104.pdf

	Farming on Dartmoor (E-Leaflet)
	6 page factsheet exploring Prehistory to present day covering topics such as medieval period, 18 and 19th Century, modern farming, types of farming, animals, high moorland farms, the importance of farming and the Dartmoor hill farm project.
	Download PDF: mac1043.pdf

	General Information (E-Leaflet)
	4 page factsheet covering Topography, Rivers and Valleys, geology, tors, climates, settlements, land use, access, reserves, protected areas, ancient monuments, stately homes, park administration, visitor services, finance.
	Download PDF: mac0459.pdf

	Geology and Landforms (E-Leaflet)
	8 page factsheet covering granite, rocks, mines, quarries, land formations, tors, clitter slopes, jointing, how Dartmoor came into being, peat deposits, the sticklepath fault, caves, vertebrate fossils and conservation.
	Download PDF: mac0664.pdf

	Ground Nesting Birds (E-Leaflet)
	2 page leaflet on how we can all help moorland nesting birds, organising events, the nesting season, guided walks, local activities, swaling. Includes photos of the most common birds to look out for.
	Download PDF: mac0003.pdf

	History and Development of DNPA (E-Leaflet)
	4 page leaflet including specific activities and developments on Dartmoor since 1951 and FAQ.
	Download PDF: mac0004.pdf

	History of Dartmoor (E-Leaflet)
	4 page timeline covering the history of Dartmoor.
	Download PDF: mac0103.pdf

	Hortobagy and DNPA (E-Leaflet)
	2 page guide detailing the links between Dartmoor and a Hungarian National Park.
	Download PDF: mac0001.pdf

	Land Use Issues (E-Leaflet)
	4 page leaflet inc military use, farming, water supply, recreation, conservation, woodland and archaeology.
	Download PDF: mac0696.pdf

	Military on Dartmoor (E-Leaflet)
	4 page factsheet containing information about the military on Dartmoor including: history, present day, public access to training areas, impact of military activity, map, National Park policies, government policies, working together.
	Download PDF: mac1154.pdf

	Planning (E-Leaflet)
	4 page factsheet covering planning framework,procedures and factors considered by National Park Authority planners before recommending that permission is granted or refused.
	Download PDF: mac0694.pdf

	Prehistoric Archaeology of Dartmoor (E-Leaflet)
	4 page factsheet covering the bronze age, Mesolithic period, Neolithic period and iron age complete with illustrations, timelines and references.
	Download PDF: mac0697.pdf

	Public Rights of Way (E-Leaflet)
	6 page factsheet covering fundraising, open access, case studies, maps, public awareness and education.
	Download PDF: mac1100.pdf

	Purchasing Ponies (E-Leaflet)
	1 page information leaflet on how to look after your pony and prices.
	Download PDF: mac1002.pdf

	Recreation and Tourism (E-Leaflet)
	8 page factsheet covering ranger service, information service, visitor management, charter for sustainable tourism, visitor stats, trends, survey results.
	Download PDF: mac0531.pdf

	The Dartmoor Pony (E-Leaflet)
	6 page factsheet covering the pony year, pony markets, ownership, prehistoric times, medieval times, industrial use, early 1900’s, present day, recreation, conservation, schemes to support Dartmoor ponies, public awareness campaign.
	Download PDF: mac0399.pdf

	The Evolution of a Dartmoor landscape: Exploring Burrator (E-Leaflet)
	The smooth rolling uplands of Dartmoor, broken by distinctive bare rocky outcrops, give both enjoyment and an inner sense of contentment to many who walk, cycle, ride or drive across this sweeping moor. This booklet is written for those who experience this pleasure yet also seek some explanation for the underlying geology and landforms over which they pass The booklet is suitable for anyone who is inquisitive about the scenery surrounding them. Some key words describing the Dartmoor landscape are in italics and are explained in a short glossary on page 34. In addition, Information Boxes found throughout the booklet carry more detailed discussion which provide a resource which can be referred to during any of the walks or later.
	Download PDF: mac0002.pdf

	The Okehampton Bypass (E-Leaflet)
	8 page factsheet including info, history, for and against arguments, maps, alternatives, construction, acts of parliament, public enquiry, chronology.
	Download PDF: mac0804.pdf

	Tors (E-Leaflet)
	4 page factsheet for A Level Geology and Geography including formation on tors, setting of initial pattern, unroofing of the granite, Kaolinisation, deep weathering, ice ages and a case study.
	Download PDF: mac1076.pdf

	Wildlife and Habitats (E-Leaflet)
	A 4 page factsheet containing maps and information about key Dartmoor habitats and species and habitat management for biodervisity. A table showing specific information for each habitat includes environmental conditions, the plant community and animals found there.
	Download PDF: mac0691.pdf