190329CNPABdPaper5Annex2TOURISMEuroparcRecommendations

This document contains a summary of a verifiers' report from Europarc, who visited the Cairngorms National Park in May 2017. They found that the National Park is making good progress towards sustainable tourism, but suggested some improvements. These include reducing the impact of visitors on vulnerable species by providing clear information and involving local businesses and rangers, dealing with illegal raptor persecution, and actively managing visitor flows in areas like Glenmore. The report also suggests improving the knowledge of tourism professionals about the National Park, enhancing sustainable management by tourism businesses through schemes and recognition, and creating a visitor giving scheme to help maintain infrastructure and conservation projects. Finally, it recommends that the Cairngorms National Park Authority actively participate in the European Charter Network to share experiences and promote the park.