210312DraftBoardMinutes

This document contains the draft minutes from the Cairngorms National Park Authority's formal board meeting held on 12 March 2021. The meeting covered several key areas, including the approval of minutes from previous meetings, updates on action points, declarations of interest, and reports from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Convener. Discussions revolved around the budget for 2021/22, the approach to the UN Climate Change Conference (COP 26) and net zero emissions, a mid-term review of the Cairngorms Tourism Action Plan, and updates on major projects within the National Park. The board endorsed the resource allocation budget plans, the establishment of a permanent ranger service, and committed to achieving net zero emissions by specific deadlines. The meeting concluded with condolences for the deaths of Ian Findlay and Joe Porter.