
Our national parks - Great for people, not for nature?
Published on Aug 18
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On this week's ClimateCast, Tom Heap goes wild camping on Dartmoor and discovers why people think it’s so devoid of wildlife. <br /><br />Dubbed 'the place nature goes to die' Dartmoor has been criticised for overgrazing and not enhancing nature.<br /><br />So what is the solution to protecting nature while still enjoying our national parks? <br /><br />With a tent on his back, Tom Heap speaks to the chief executive of Dartmoor Park, a local farmer and environmental campaigner about how we strike the balance.<br /><br />Podcast producer: Emma Rae Woodhouse<br />Climate producer: Gemma Watson<br />Editor: Paul Stanworth