Paper 3 Managing for Visitors

This document contains information for the Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum, updating members on managing visitors in 2022. It addresses the increased visitor numbers since 2020 due to lockdown easing and people wanting to experience the outdoors. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) is working with partners to deliver a park-wide visitor management plan, aiming to provide a warm welcome, mitigate negative impacts, reduce conflicts, and promote collaboration. The plan identifies key "hot spots" and "warm spots" requiring proactive management and involves various partners like local authorities, land managers, and ranger services. The CNPA will continue the #CairngormsTogether campaign and use variable message signs to provide real-time information, alongside monitoring visitor behavior and gathering data to inform future strategies.