Richard Drysdale Sustainable Tourism Officer Planning Summer School Exeter University September 10, 2009
The Past Purposes of National Parks Sustainable Tourism The Present Dartmoor Partnership Sustainability for all The Future Adaptation and Mitigation One Planet Dartmoor Sustainable Tourism and
The Past Purposes of National Parks First Purpose: To conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the National Parks. Sustainable Tourism and
Second Purpose: To promote opportunities for the understanding AND enjoyment of the special qualities of the National Parks by the public Sustainable Tourism and
Duty: Seek to foster the economic and social well-being of local communities within the National Parks. Sustainable Tourism and
The Past Sustainable Tourism Sustainable Tourism, in simple terms, is about meeting the needs of visitors, the tourism industry and communities, whilst safeguarding, conserving and enhancing the special qualities of an area now and in the future. Sustainable Tourism and
Dartmoor Charter for Sustainable Tourism - Launched in 2004 - Aimed at tourism businesses only - 30 businesses achieved Charter Status Sustainable Tourism and
The Present Dartmoor Partnership Two main economic drivers on Dartmoor Farming & Tourism Both recognised that without greater links and collaborative working they would both lose viability Sustainable Tourism and
Dartmoor Partnership Funding paid for a professional beginning Dartmoor Partnership Manager Single Dartmoor Brand Co-ordinated strategies Recognised lines of communication Sustainable Tourism and
The Present Sustainability Recognising commitment to Dartmoor Sustainable Tourism and
Dartmoor First is not about legislation but rather education, exploring where help or assistance could be given, where best practice could be highlighted and promoted to others and critically to award and recognise those who are making that extra effort to put Dartmoor First Sustainable Tourism and
Dartmoor A Sense of Place (Landscape Quality; Enhance biodiversity; Cultural Heritage) Sustainable Tourism and
Dartmoor A precious resource (Waste; Energy; Water) Sustainable Tourism and
Dartmoor A living landscape (Economic; Social; Transport) Sustainable Tourism and
Cost Consistency Communication Confidence Community Sustainable Tourism and
The Future Adaptation and Mitigation Living beyond our means Climate change IS a reality How do we adapt? What will Dartmoor look like? Sustainable Tourism and
The Future Adaptation and Mitigation Sustainable Tourism and
The Future Working in partnership Recognising EVERYONE has a role to play Organisations Authorities Land managers Businesses Local communities and Visitors Sustainable Tourism and
One Planet Dartmoor Where people and nature live in harmony and thrive within a fair share of the planet s natural resources What will Dartmoor look like when we achieve living within the resources of one planet? What steps must we all (communities, businesses and organisations) take to get to that stage? Sustainable Tourism and
Planning considerations for Dartmoor Renewable Energy Sustainable Development Local Food Growth Increased housing demands Larger roads Sustainable Tourism and
Haytor Rocks solar powered stair lift plan Exemplar? Sustainable Tourism and
The Future Sustainability Opportunity Original and forward thinking Optimism Sustainable Tourism and
Thank You Richard Drysdale Sustainable Tourism Officer, Dartmoor National Park Authority rdrysdale@dartmoor-npa.gov.uk Sustainable Tourism and