230908CNPABdPaper5ManagingforVisitors

This document contains a paper prepared for the Cairngorms National Park Authority Board, seeking their views on managing visitors in the Cairngorms National Park. The paper discusses strategic policy considerations, including the National Park Partnership Plan (NPPP) 2023-2027, visitor management, and sustainable tourism. It also addresses strategic risk management, engagement with visitors, enforcement, wildfire risk, disturbance to wildlife, and visitor infrastructure, particularly in the Glenmore area. The document also discusses potential bylaw changes to control fires and camping. The Board is asked to note the work underway, the timetable for the Active Cairngorms Action Plan, and provide direction on which options staff should investigate further. The next steps involve stakeholder engagement in developing the Active Cairngorms Action Plan and Integrated Wildfire Management Plan, as well as establishing costs and resource implications.