Paper 1 Fire management consultation

This document contains information about a fire management consultation being conducted by the Cairngorms National Park Authority from 8 February to 17 April 2024. The consultation explores potential byelaws to manage fire risk, which is increasing in Scotland due to climate change, and aims to gather public opinions to inform the Park Authority's long-term decisions. The document outlines three options: enhanced communication and education, a high fire risk byelaw, and a year-round byelaw, detailing the issues to consider and investments needed for each. It also includes background information on current fire management approaches, legislation, fire statistics within the National Park, and examples from other countries, plus appendices with draft byelaws for consideration.