A critical legal battle regarding wild camping rights on Dartmoor unfolds, as landowners challenge a Court of Appeal ruling affirming public access. The Dartmoor Commons Act, which has governed such rights since 1985, faces scrutiny as landowners argue that wild camping harms their livestock and the environment. This case not only affects the 368-square mile area in Devon but also reflects broader debates about access to nature across England. As this legal dispute progresses, its outcome could redefine public rights in national parks, stirring ongoing discussions around land use and conservation.
The legal dispute surrounding wild camping on Dartmoor has significant implications for public access to nature, amidst rising tensions about land ownership and environmental impact.
Under the Dartmoor Commons Act of 1985, the public has assumed the right to camp in Dartmoor, but this long-held belief is now facing serious legal challenges.
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