Paper 2 Annex - Integrated wildfire management plan (draft)

This document contains an Integrated Wildfire Management Plan for the Cairngorms National Park, dated 27 June 2025. It outlines actions and recommendations for land managers and public bodies to reduce wildfire risks, improve firefighting effectiveness, and build resilience in the landscape, considering climate change. Key aspects include wildfire risk assessments, muirburn management, recreational fire management, wildfire danger ratings, community communication, signage, and estate fire plans. The plan also covers personal protective equipment (PPE), firefighting equipment and training, the role of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), collaboration, helicopters and insurance, and increasing wildfire resilience with a focus on fuel load management and firebreaks. Finally, the plan emphasizes community involvement and outlines resource monitoring and review processes, including annual reviews.