Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture Research Strategy 2027 - 2032

This document contains a consultation response from the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) to the Rural and Environment Science and Analytical Services (RESAS) regarding the Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture (ENRA) Research Strategy 2027-32. The Park Authority emphasizes the National Park's role in delivering the Environment Strategy outcomes and promotes the National Park as a place to trial solutions to tackle pressing issues. It highlights the importance of managing risks and welcomes systems-based thinking to support a place-based approach to land use. The Park Authority hopes research will support land-use decision making, guide rural payments, and quantify the benefits of different land uses, and acknowledges the opportunity to work in the National Park as a test bed for innovation.