221125 Performance Cttee Paper 3 Annex 1 Caper Highlight Report Q2 2022-23

This document contains a progress report on the Cairngorms Capercaillie Project, which is working to help capercaillie survive in the UK. The project, funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund until July 2023, is taking place in the Cairngorms National Park. The project is working with local communities, raising awareness about capercaillie, researching the birds' genetic diversity, improving their habitat, and monitoring them. The report details progress in different communities, including Carrbridge, the mountain biking community, the business community, the visitor community, the Deeside community and the dog walking community. The project is also working with landowners to improve habitat and engaging volunteers in the effort and they are looking at risks, and how to address them. Finally, the report includes a budget breakdown, detailing income, contributions, and expenditure.