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This document contains comments from the North East Mountain Trust (NEMT) regarding planning application 19/00901/PRIORN for forestry-related building works in Caddam Plantation Glen Clova. The application involves maintenance, upgrading of existing access tracks, and formation of new tracks. While not objecting to the principle of the track, NEMT believes the Cairngorms National Park Authority should review the application due to its impact on protected species like otters and wild cats, and recommends a survey for wild cats before approval, plus restricting work to outside breeding season. NEMT also requests clarification on track gradient and width to prevent erosion and contractor leeway, and suggests creating a loop within woodland to reduce visual impact.