Minutes

This document contains the minutes from the Cairngorms Upland Advisory Group (CUAG) meeting on 15 March 2019, held at the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) office in Grantown-on-Spey. The meeting covered introductions, the role of CUAG, making the best use of the group, key upland issues in the National Park, a pilot research project into the impacts of different land use objectives, a Park Authority update, wider engagement, and the date and agenda for the next meeting. Discussions included the importance of diverse perspectives on land management, linking with Cairngorms Nature Strategy Group, ensuring minutes reflect discussions, focusing on solutions, considering various land uses and public views, and exploring potential agenda items like farming, climate change, and mountain hares. The group also discussed a pilot research project on land use impacts and received updates on the Forest Strategy, Cairngorms Nature Action Plan, East Cairngorms Moorland Partnership, Tomintoul & Glenlivet Landscape Partnership, and peatland restoration projects.