Farmers and land managers are vital to ensuring Exmoor's distinct and diverse landscape is maintained and enhanced. Find information and support for managing land, farms and woodlands.
Burning or ‘swaling’ is a traditional form of management, which has been carried out for thousands of years to encourage regeneration of vegetation. It is carried out by moor keepers between the Autumn and Spring when sections are burned carefully on a rotational cycle.
Hedgerows are an iconic part of the Exmoor landscape which support ecosystems and sustainable woodfuels. Exmoor National Park is in the support of the conservation and restoration of hedgerows, but there are a number of rules and regulations associated with this.
Guidance for land owners on their responsibilities for maintaining public access on their land including boundaries, livestock, overgrowth and disease.
Exmoor National Park Authority can help with providing advice on managing trees and woodlands, explaining the regulations involved with felling and maintaining trees.
