Exmoor ponies to boost biodiversity at landmark

GRAZING HERD ARRIVE AS A RESULT OF NATIONAL TRUST AND SEVERN TRENT PARTNERSHIP

- By MAIL REPORTER

VISITORS to a landmark site in South Derbyshire may spot a few new faces on the landscape - a small herd of hardy Exmoor ponies.

The animals were introduced to Foremark as part of ongoing efforts by the National Trust and Severn Trent to boost biodiversity across the site.

The arrival of the ponies marks the latest chapter in a successful partnership between the two organ-isations, which began in 2022 when the National Trust took on responsibility for managing nature conservation and visitor experience at both Foremark and Staunton Harold reservoirs, while Severn Trent continues to manage water operations.

Over the past two years, this collaboration has already led to significant improvements in biodiversity.