Biodiversity Duty Report - February 2021
19 February 2021
Under the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004, all public bodies in Scotland are required to further the conservation of biodiversity when carrying out their responsibilities. The Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 requires public bodies in Scotland to provide a publicly available report every three years, on the actions which they have taken to meet this biodiversity duty. The latest report (2018-2020 inclusive) is below.
This document contains information about the Cairngorms National Park's biodiversity duty report. The Cairngorms National Park has four main goals which are: to conserve and improve the area's natural and cultural heritage, promote sustainable use of natural resources, help people understand and enjoy the area's special qualities, and encourage sustainable economic and social development. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) works with different groups to create long-term plans for the park, focusing on conservation, visitor experience, and rural development. To protect biodiversity, the CNPA has undertaken actions like habitat improvement, species conservation, peatland restoration, and the launch of a Green Recovery Fund to support local projects that benefit nature and communities. They are also working to include biodiversity measures in their wider plans, such as the Local Development Plan, and address climate change by promoting nature-based solutions. The park also focuses on public engagement through events, volunteer programs, and support for community groups and also works to improve workforce skills.
Please be aware that this summary has been generated using AI.