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This document contains the CEO report for the Cairngorms National Park Authority, dated 24 March 2023. The report highlights strategic work areas like peatland restoration, deer and moorland management, and freshwater restoration. It covers the Nature Networks project, species recovery efforts including beaver and wildcat releases, and the Active Cairngorms Action Plan. The report details path and long-distance route improvements, ranger services, tourism infrastructure projects, and volunteering initiatives. It also outlines the Youth Action Team's activities, active travel projects, and updates on the Local Development Plan and planning casework. The report mentions support for housing delivery, the Wellbeing Economy Action Plan, and the Sustainable Tourism Action Plan. It discusses support for businesses and communities, communications initiatives like the Active Cairngorms campaign, and Cairngorms Nature events. Updates on Heritage Horizons, corporate communications, website and social media development, branding, organisational development and staffing are also provided.