The Dartmoor Society has raised the profile of many key aspects of contemporary Dartmoor. We have on occasion successfully challenged inaccurate published data or supplied information that has saved significant buildings, and identified structures under threat.  Below are details of just some of these activities and projects since our inception in 1998. More information is in our newsletter archive.

• Hosting the first Festival of Dartmoor Literature (2008).
• Hosting one day events on Dartmoor artists.
• Restoration of William Crossing (1847–1928) memorial at Ducks Pool.
• Re-erection of Two Miles Stone (1846) on Zeal Tor Tramway.
• Stimulation of renewable energy survey in the Chagford area.
• Provision of historic data that ensured that both Burrator Dam and Lodge (1893–1898) have been ‘listed’ as architecturally and historically important.
• Correction of exaggerated annual visitor numbers on Dartmoor (10m were claimed; the official figure is now 2.4m).
• Sponsorship of books of documentary photographs and historical research.
• Questioning the wisdom and effect of the 40mph speed limit on Dartmoor’s roads.
• Compilation of records of animal deaths on Dartmoor’s roads.
• Funding research on 19th and 20th century buildings.
• Raising awareness of the significance of corrugated iron as an historic building material.
• Questioning the justification and management of the Dartmoor Mires Project and ensuring relevant data is in the public domain.
• Raised awareness of the democratic deficit due to members of the Dartmoor National Park Authority being unelected.