190329CNPABdPaper1AACEOReport&ConvenerUpdate

This document contains a report to the Cairngorms National Park Authority board, highlighting key strategic areas of work for March 2019. It covers conservation projects (forests, capercaillie, moorlands), landscape partnerships, nature initiatives, peatland restoration, visitor experiences (including access forums and long-distance routes), community engagement (volunteering, youth programs, affordable housing), rural development (including the Local Development Plan), business updates, and communications strategies. The report also includes updates on board elections, stakeholder engagement, and various meetings and events attended by the board members. Staffing updates and organizational development initiatives are also detailed.