241213PerfCPaper3BringingBeaversBackProject-DEC 13

This document contains the latest updates from June to November 2024 on the project to bring beavers back to the Cairngorms National Park. The Park Authority is working to establish a healthy beaver population that benefits both wildlife and people, with a focus on supporting land managers and communities. Key activities include raising awareness, releasing beaver families into the Upper Spey catchment, and implementing a monitoring and mitigation plan. While good progress has been made, challenges remain, especially regarding communication with the farming and crofting community and ensuring sufficient staff capacity to meet future demands.