190614CNPABdPaper1AACEOReport&ConvenerUpdate

This document contains an update report for the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) from June 2019. The report outlines the main strategic work areas directed by the management team, covering conservation efforts such as forest strategy, capercaillie framework, moorland partnerships, and peatland action. It also highlights visitor experience initiatives like local access forums, long-distance routes, and mountain path upgrades. Furthermore, the report details rural development plans, including local development plan progress, planning casework, and economic and tourism action plans. The report also covers various stakeholder engagement meetings, communications campaigns, and organizational development efforts including office extension projects and staffing updates, as well as youth employment schemes. Finally, the report summarises the external engagements attended by the Board Convener.