200911CNPABdPaper2Annex1CorporatePlanUpdate

This document contains an update on the Cairngorms National Park Authority's corporate plan reporting for the period up to September 11, 2020. The report covers several key areas, including conservation and land management, where progress on peatland restoration and woodland expansion was hampered by a shortage of contractors and the impact of COVID-19. Deer management efforts focused on balancing public interest with land use policies, while capercaillie conservation projects continued with the goal of securing wider community support. Visitor experience initiatives faced setbacks from COVID-19 restrictions, impacting the completion of waymarked paths and visitor events. Finally, the report highlights rural development projects, some of which experienced delays due to the pandemic, and updates on the Authority's organisational development and communications strategies.