{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/770574.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":770574,"attributes":{"action":"Save Dartmoor's Iconic & Ancient Semi-Wild Pony Herds","background":"Government should exclude Dartmoor Ponies from Natural England's new grazing contracts expected to come into effect end of 2026.\r\n\r\nThey are a rare, ancient & endangered National Treasure that're preserving Dartmoor's biodiversity by eating invasive Molinia grass.","additional_details":"Dartmoor to lose its iconic wild pony herds thanks to new grazing contracts from 2026. Ponies included alongside cattle & sheep in total numbers of livestock permitted, thus competing with profitable livestock. Ponies protect Dartmoor biodiversity by eating Molinia grass.\r\n\r\nIn Dartmoor, invasive Molinia grass is choking out native plants & animal habitats, creating a barren monoculture. Ponies grazing clears spaces to allow native plant species to recover & thrive.","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":10,"created_at":"2026-05-22T16:53:46.657Z","updated_at":"2026-06-15T11:08:25.832Z","rejected_at":"2026-06-15T11:08:25.836Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-05-23T12:29:30.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"local","details":"We can’t accept petitions that call for action at a local level.\r\n\r\nYou could ask your MP to take action on your concerns about this issue, including by asking them to present a public (paper) petition about this.\r\n\r\nYou can find contact details for your local MP here: https://members.parliament.uk/FindYourMP\r\n\r\nAnd you can find out how to ask your MP to present a public (paper) petition here: https://www.parliament.uk/get-involved/sign-a-petition/paper-petitions/\r\n\r\nYou could also raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them: https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}