Paper 3 - Bringing Beavers Back Project

This document contains the latest updates on the "Bringing Beavers Back" project in Cairngorms National Park. The Park Authority has been working on releasing beaver families into the Upper Spey catchment to create a thriving population, while also supporting land managers and communities to live alongside beavers. Awareness of beaver ecology has increased, and the Beaver Project manager has engaged with many people through talks and site visits. The Park Authority continues to monitor release sites, respond to sightings, and provide support to landowners, and works with stakeholder groups, such as Cairngorms Agricultural Advisory Group (CAAG) and the Upper Spey Beaver Management and Mitigation group, to address any potential risks or concerns. The project is progressing well within budget, and no matters of strategic significance require escalation at this time.