10/12/21 CNPABdPaper2 - Managing for Visitors

This document contains a summary of the work done in 2021 to manage visitors in the Cairngorms National Park, along with plans for 2022. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) worked with various partners to encourage visitors to respect and enjoy the park. This included setting up partnership groups to address challenges arising from Covid-19, increasing ranger presence, improving visitor infrastructure like car parks and toilets, and enhancing communication efforts. The CNPA also secured funding to train rangers through the Kickstart scheme. Key priorities for 2022/23 include updating visitor management plans, streamlining partnership groups, investing in infrastructure, and promoting consistent messaging on responsible access.