Wild Justice to challenge Dartmoor's 'overgrazing' in High Court

"If they (Wild Justice) succeed, it will have massive implications for upland farmers throughout the UK"

Chris Brayford
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Wild Justice to challenge Dartmoor's 'overgrazing' in High Court

Chris Packham's nature conservation group has lodged a bid to take Dartmoor Commoners' Council (DDC) to court in relation to alleged 'overgrazing' on common land. Wild Justice confirmed its plans to...

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