NPPP 2022 SEA Scoping Report: Topic 2 Air

This document contains baseline information on air quality in the Cairngorms National Park, as part of a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) scoping exercise for the Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan. It discusses the sources and effects of air pollution, both generally and specifically within the National Park, noting that while air quality objectives are currently being met, increasing traffic could be a concern. The document also raises questions for consultation authorities regarding the baseline data and presents proposed SEA objectives focused on maintaining or improving air quality and reducing emissions of key pollutants, such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2), particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), and sulphur dioxide (SO2).