240621ARCPaper7Annex1_Strategic risk register

This document contains a risk assessment for the Cairngorms National Park Authority. The assessment highlights several key risks, including financial constraints impacting resource allocation, challenges in securing match funding for projects, insufficient staffing skills in areas like procurement and construction management, and difficulties in tackling wildlife crime. Other risks include a competitive recruitment market, the need for improved IT systems and business continuity plans, and potential reputational damage due to unrealistic expectations or stakeholder disagreements. The document details existing mitigation strategies and planned actions to address these risks, including ongoing liaison with the Scottish Government, staff recruitment and training, and improvements to internal systems and processes.