210312_CNPABd Paper 1 CEO Reoprt

This document contains the CEO report and convener update for the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) formal board paper from 12 March 2021. The report highlights strategic work areas directed by the management team, including conservation efforts such as the Cairngorms Nature Action Plan and the Cairngorms Capercaillie Project, as well as woodland creation and peatland restoration initiatives. Visitor experience is also a focus, with discussions on outdoor access, the Speyside Way, and visitor management. Additionally, the report covers rural development through the Local Development Plan 2021, planning casework, youth engagement, and economic and tourism action plans. Staffing updates, youth employment programs, shared services, and organizational development, including business continuity planning and office extension projects, are also addressed, along with updates on the LEADER/Cairngorms Trust and its charitable activities. The convener's report provides information on meetings related to corporate governance, discussions with the Minister for Rural Affairs and Natural Environment, and community council sessions.