Item7Appendix2HRA20210090DETCampervanSiteNethy

This document contains a Habitats Regulations Appraisal for a proposed 12-bay campervan site near Nethy Bridge, within the Cairngorms National Park. The appraisal considers the potential impact of the development on nearby European sites, specifically the River Spey Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Craigmore Wood Special Protection Area (SPA). While the River Spey SAC is not expected to be significantly affected, there is a potential for disturbance to capercaillie in Craigmore Wood SPA due to increased human activity. The document outlines mitigation measures, such as a fenced route, signage, and online information, to encourage visitors to use alternative routes and minimise disturbance to the capercaillie population. If these measures are implemented, the appraisal concludes that the development would not have an adverse effect on the integrity of the Craigmore Wood SPA.