231208PerfCtteePaper3BringingBackBeaverProject

This document contains delivery updates on the Bringing Back Beavers Project for the Cairngorms National Park, outlining progress towards a healthy beaver population that benefits both wildlife and people. The Performance Committee is asked to review the delivery updates and consider the project's progress, its impact on the Park Authority's plans, and its effect on strategic risk management. Achievements include raising awareness, engaging with communities, and submitting a license application to NatureScot for beaver release into the Upper Spey catchment. The Park Authority has implemented mitigation plans and secured funding for potential floodbank damage caused by beavers, while also supporting eco-tourism opportunities. The project is on track, embedded within the Park Authority's activities, and has sufficient resources and staffing to achieve its objectives.