Cairngorms Nature Strategy Group meeting notes

This document contains the minutes from the Cairngorms Nature Strategy Group meeting held on 12 November. Attendees discussed actions from the previous meeting, including publishing updated wording for the group's responsibilities on the Cairngorms National Park website and the upcoming review of a Vision Subgroup's draft visions for the new Nature Action Plan. The group also talked about establishing a Cairngorms Nature Network, emphasizing the importance of clear language, community involvement, and accurate mapping, while also considering connections to other networks, recreation and access, flexibility, economic potential, and ongoing monitoring. Furthermore, the meeting covered the outline structure for the new Nature Action Plan and the draft freshwater chapter, stressing community involvement in freshwater restoration, and a balance between well-defined and open actions. Finally, community priorities and benefits were presented, emphasizing the need for meaningful community engagement and the inclusion of principles for community benefits in the Action Plan.