Park bosses say the initiative is key to protect nesting birds, lambs, foals and calves
Dogs on Dartmoor now need to be on short leads to protect nesting birds and other animals, park bosses have said.Dartmoor rangers have been out advising dog walkers, while handing out treats, leads and poo bags, they said.The initiative was organised by Dartmoor National Park Authority, The National Trust and Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society.
Ella Briens, deputy head ranger, said: "The weekend of engagement was an important way for us to highlight the breeding season and explain that it's a particularly vulnerable time for Dartmoor's wildlife. "We found most people were incredibly positive but were surprised to find some people didn't think the rules applied to them."
The park authority said birds such as the meadow pipit and skylark were building nests on the ground to incubate eggs while lambs, foals and calves were taking their first steps. Dogs could frighten adult birds from their nests, while the animal could also cause "distress" to grazing livestock and their young.
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