Exmoor National Park Ranger Team Head Dan Barnett, left, with Rangers Charlotte Wray and Phil Stuckey wearing their new wool fleeces from local company Woolf.

Exmoor Rangers get a makeover for The National Parks 70th Birthday

The Ranger Team at Exmoor National Park is now equipped with the latest clothing from a local outdoor specialist based on the Devon and Somerset border. The team has traded their traditional synthetic fleeces for new Woolf PureFleece® Jackets made from 100% Merino Lambswool, which bring improved warmth, breathability, and sustainability.

As Exmoor National Park gears up to commemorate its 70th anniversary in 2024, a renewed focus on sustainability and conservation is at the forefront. The Park Authority is undertaking ambitious projects to enhance woodland, restore wetlands, improve river quality, and collaborate with local farmers to implement innovative land management practices.

Dan James from the Exmoor National Park Authority expressed excitement about the collaboration with Woolf. “As the first National Park to gain ‘Plastic Free’ status their natural product fits our ethos well. In the last few months our Rangers have been road testing the fleeces and have fallen in love with them for their warmth, durability and looks.

David Henderson, founder of Woolf, commented on the partnership, stating, "Exmoor is a truly stunning and often wild landscape, making it the perfect testing ground for our natural merino wool jackets. We are honoured to support the National Park Ranger Team in their preservation efforts by contributing £1 from each fleece sold to the CareMoor for Exmoor campaign.