200612CNPABdPaper1AACEOReportV10

This document contains a report to the Cairngorms National Park Authority board. The report highlights key achievements and ongoing projects during the first half of 2020. Despite challenges caused by COVID-19 lockdowns which impacted fieldwork and events, many conservation projects continued, including work on peatland restoration, woodland expansion, and the Cairngorms Nature Action Plan. A successful virtual Cairngorms Nature Festival engaged over 4,200 people online. The report also details progress on long-distance walking routes, local development plans, and tourism initiatives, showing how the Park Authority adapted to the pandemic while continuing its important work. Staffing updates and upcoming projects are also mentioned.