240913Paper6 Cairngorms Nature Action Plan

This document contains a final report on the Cairngorms Nature Action Plan 2019-2024, which is a key strategy for delivering the National Park Partnership Plan and achieving a carbon-negative and biodiversity-rich National Park. The report details the delivery of priorities, actions, and targets, and considers the role of the Cairngorms Nature partnership in directing conservation efforts. The Cairngorms Nature Strategy Group reviewed the report, and it will be circulated among stakeholders after Board approval, with a review of achievements and lessons learned to inform the upcoming Action Plan 2025-2030. The Cairngorms Nature Strategy group will meet to discuss the progress and development of the new action plan, with draft aims to be discussed by Board members in Spring 2025. The Board is being asked to note key achievements of the partnership and delivery against targets and approve the publication of the report.