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This document contains the CEO report and convener update for the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) board members, highlighting key strategic work areas. The CNPA's Action Plan is progressing well, with most targets on track, and several projects related to biodiversity, peatland restoration, and woodland creation are underway. The Cairngorms Capercaillie Project has started working with local communities, and the Tomintoul and Glenlivet Landscape Partnership (TGLP) programme is complete, with the CNPA continuing to oversee its financial management. The report also covers visitor experience initiatives, including the Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum, the "Tread Lightly in the Park" campaign, improvements to the Speyside Way, and the work of the Cairngorms Rangers. Additionally, the Local Development Plan 2021 has been adopted, and community-led housing projects are progressing. The report also includes information on the Economic Action Plan, the community assets map, the Tourism Action Plan, the Cairngorms Business Barometer, the Badenoch Great Place Project, and the Green Recovery Fund. The CEO has been actively involved in stakeholder engagement and the CNPA is working to manage visitor communications and enhance its website and social media presence. Lastly, the report provides updates on business continuity planning, the office extension project, and staffing changes within the CNPA.