Cairngorms Upland Advisory Group - March 2019

This document contains the minutes from the Cairngorms Upland Advisory Group (CUAG) meeting on 15 March 2019, held at the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) office in Grantown-on-Spey. The meeting covered introductions, the role of CUAG, making the best use of the group, key upland issues in the National Park, a pilot research project into the impacts of different land use objectives, a Park Authority update, wider engagement, and the date and agenda for the next meeting. Discussions included the importance of diverse perspectives on land management, linking with Cairngorms Nature Strategy Group, ensuring minutes reflect discussions, focusing on solutions, considering various land uses and public views, and exploring potential agenda items like farming, climate change, and mountain hares. The group also discussed a pilot research project on land use impacts and received updates on the Forest Strategy, Cairngorms Nature Action Plan, East Cairngorms Moorland Partnership, Tomintoul & Glenlivet Landscape Partnership, and peatland restoration projects.

This document contains the terms of reference and membership of the Cairngorms Uplands Advisory Group (CUAG). The CUAG aims to improve communication between organisations involved in upland management in the Cairngorms National Park, advise the Cairngorms National Park Authority, share best practices, and inform future land use strategies. The group's chair must be a Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) Board Member, serving a term of three years, with a maximum of six years. The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) provides secretarial support, and the CUAG meets two to three times each year. The document also lists the organisations and groups whose members participate in the CUAG.