To celebrate our 25th anniversary year, Moor Trees is putting on a series of informative Walk and Talks to inspire and inform people about the work we are doing to create and restore native woodland on Dartmoor.

Join us at Shaugh Prior for a tour of one of the richest and best examples of temperate rainforest, led by our two experts, lichenologist April Windle and established Dartmoor photographer, Tom Dauben.

We’ll be encouraging you to look at both the macro and the wider landscape and understand just how rich these ecosystems are. By looking at the tiny details to distinguish lichens and mosses, and hearing captivating stories about specific species which thrive in these rare and globally important habitats, April will inspire you to notice the tiny details, whilst Tom will be available to guide on how to create beautiful and memorable images. As an expert in photography, he has specialised in unedited photographs of the moor, making the most of natural light and composition.

The walk will inform you about the magical ecosystem you are exploring, and advise and give top tips on how to capture the majesty of these unique and special habitats through photography. The network of wooded valleys across Dartmoor are of international importance, supporting species not found anywhere else in the world outside of Britain & Ireland. Join us to explore their wonders and encounter the rich wooded landscape around the river valleys and the abundance of wildlife it can support. This is the landscape that Moor Trees is supporting and creating. Using photography to celebrate the wonder of Dartmoor’s ancient woodland, we hope that this walk will allow you to learn about and develop a deeper appreciation for a healthy, vibrant woodland ecosystem. Participants will be encouraged to share their images and tag us on socials.

Participants will require a moderate level of fitness as the terrain may be rough, rocky, potentially wet and includes some steep areas, walking boots or similar would be advisable. The route will include a lunch stop (please bring a packed lunch). As this is a guided walk on Dartmoor, please be aware there is no toilet facilities on the route or at the meeting points. The walk will be out in the elements, so bring suitable clothing for the weather.

We will be meeting at 10:30am at Shaugh Prior woods car park, west of Shaugh Prior, 3 miles from the A386 Tavistock to Plymouth road.

Parking is free, no overnight parking allowed.

Sat Nav. Use postcode PL7 5HD.

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Explore the macro magic and the bigger picture of Dartmoor’s rainforest