Draft Minutes 12 December 2025

This document contains the draft minutes from the Performance Committee meeting held on 12 December 2026 at the Cairngorms National Park Authority office in Grantown on Spey. The committee approved previous minutes, with amendments on the climate adaptation fund, and received updates on peatland restoration. They also agreed to their 2026 annual agenda and reviewed progress on the Cairngorms 2030 programme, which involved discussions on dementia centre funding, active transport, farmer engagement, and contributions from Highlands and Islands Enterprise. The 'Bringing beavers back' project was also covered, addressing beaver management, the role of gillies, population spread, giardia awareness, and monitoring plans. Lastly, the committee considered the Cairngorms Nature Action Plan, discussing staff capacity, 'community benefits', and the Park Authority's carbon neutrality goals, along with its revised timeline.