Programme Board meeting notes

This document contains the minutes from the Capercaillie Emergency Plan Programme Board meeting, which took place on Tuesday 25 March at the Park Authority office in Grantown-on-Spey. Attendees included representatives from the Park Authority, NatureScot (Scotland's Nature Agency), Scottish Forestry, and Forestry and Land Scotland. The meeting covered the establishment of a Scientific Advisory Group, updating stakeholders on the plan's progress, and recruiting a Project Manager for the Capercaillie Emergency Plan. Discussions also addressed budget and fundraising opportunities, as well as potential risks and issues affecting the plan's implementation.

This document contains the minutes from the Capercaillie Emergency Plan Programme Board meeting on Friday 10 January, held at the Park Authority office in Grantown-on-Spey. The meeting covered the aims and responsibilities of the Programme Board, which include enabling and assessing the delivery of the Capercaillie Emergency Plan, managing risks, working with the Scientific Advisory Group to review the plan's impact, and aligning funding and policy. It also discussed the governance and management of the plan, including the role of the Scientific Advisory Group in developing a research and monitoring plan. The document lists the stakeholder groups involved in the six areas of work within the Emergency Plan and outlines reporting procedures, risks, and issues. Finally, the document lists actions to be taken, including setting the next meeting date and drafting a role description for the Capercaillie Emergency Plan Project Manager.