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Military training at Penhale Training Area helps restore vital sand dune habitats

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Biodiversity, British Army, Conservation, Defence Training Estate (DTE), Environment and Ecology, Explosive Ordnance Clearance, Military Training, Penhale Training Area

  I’m a Reservist with the British Army’s 232 Port Squadron, 165 Port and Maritime Regiment Royal Logistic Corps (RLC), and I recently volunteered for the Penhale Dunes Dynamic Dunescape support exercise as I wanted to contribute to a unique …

Revitalising the sand dune ecology of Braunton Burrows

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Conservation, Defence Training Estate (DTE), Environment and Ecology
The photo shows four men from the explosive ordnance clearance team. They are walking towards the camera over an area of grassy dunes. They are wearing high-vis vests, and are carrying spades and metal detector equipment.

The Braunton Burrows sand dune system on the North Devon coast is the second largest dune system in the UK and a site of international importance for its wildlife and ecology. It’s also an excellent location for military training, with …

Restoring vital sand dune habitats at Penhale Training Area, Cornwall

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Three people in dark clothing kneel on the ground looking at something between them. They are on a grassy area with the sea behind them.

The UK Defence Training Estate is home to a diverse range of habitats and wildlife species, many of which have been granted protected status. Through our work with industry partners, conservation organisations, and the UK Armed Forces themselves, DIO is …

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