200911CNPABdPaper3AAVisitorManagementPaper

This document contains an interim report to the Cairngorms National Park Authority board about visitor management during the summer of 2020. The Park Authority worked with many partners, including land managers, local authorities, and tourism groups, to prepare for reopening after lockdown. They created a visitor management plan and used a consistent communications approach. Seasonal rangers were hired to help manage visitors, and there was close work with police and fire services. While the summer saw a significant increase in visitors and some issues with irresponsible behavior (such as littering and fires), the overall approach was deemed successful. A full report will be presented at the end of October, including plans for future investment and visitor management.