SOUTH West Water will be the main supporter of the Moor Otters public arts initiative created by Dartmoor National Park.
The campaign aims to raise £100,000 to support projects to conserve and enhance Dartmoor’s wildlife and landscape, and improve accessibility for everyone to the moor.
From June 1, 100 life-size otter sculptures will be displayed along a trail in accessible public areas around Dartmoor and the neighbouring towns.
Alongside conservation projects to enhance the wildlife, landscape and improved accessibility, the money raised will be used to help develop Dartmoor’s Young Ranger programme, which supports educational access and engages young people in conservation projects.
The trail is the first of its kind for a national park and is attracting support from a variety of regional and local businesses.
Project manager Dave Southern said: ‘Getting everyone involved is imperative to help raise the important funds needed to carry out ongoing conservation work in Dartmoor National Park.’
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