Action for Cairngorms Nature
Action for Cairngorms Nature
The Cairngorms National Park is internationally recognised for its nature and landscapes. Launching today, the Cairngorms Nature Action Plan 2019-2024 will outline how people and nature can thrive together within the National Park over the coming years.
The vast and wild landscapes of the Cairngorms make it possible to do conservation projects on a huge scale, this new Action Plan will outline targets for enhancing specific habitats such as peatlands, woodlands and wetlands. There will be action to help ensure the future of vulnerable priority species including the capercaillie, curlew, pine hoverfly and twinflower. However, conservation in the National Park can only be really sustainable in the long term by putting people at its heart, so the Action Plan will also focus on how to inspire people to get involved in nature conservation.
Chair of Cairngorms Nature, Andy Wells said: “The Cairngorms National Park is a jewel in the Scottish and UK landscape and has a vast wealth of outstanding habitats and wildlife that need to be sustainably managed, enhanced and conserved. Our natural heritage is of international importance, but it is also vital for the economy of the area. Tourism, whisky production and agriculture all benefit from having a healthy, biologically diverse Park. It is only by working together in partnership across the community that we will be able to deliver for both nature and people in the National Park”
Judith Webb, a member of the CNPA Board and the Cairngorms Nature Strategy Group said: “This may be a five-year plan but we have a 50 year vision for the Cairngorms National Park, this plan is not an end point on its own but the next step in that journey. It will give a clear direction for our conservation work and outline how we can deliver a sustainable future, we would encourage people to join with us and find out how they can get involved in caring for the Cairngorms National Park”
Over 120 people will gather in Boat of Garten Hall today (Friday 1 March) for the launch of the Cairngorms Nature Action Plan and the Cairngorms National Park Forest Strategy.
To find out more about Cairngorms Nature and how you can get involved and be a part of its success please contact [email protected] The Cairngorms Nature Action Plan 2019-2024 can be viewed at: https://cairngorms.co.uk/caring-future/cairngorms-nature-2/
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There is an ongoing wildfire situation at Glenmore within the Cairngorms National Park. Click here for all the latest. We would encourage members of the public to follow current guidance and be aware that the situation may change.
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Very high fire risk - 15 to 20 July
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a very high wildfire warning impacting areas of the National Park on Wednesday 15 until Monday 20 July. If you are out and about in the Cairngorms National Park please observe the following guidance:
- Do not light any fire or barbecue, in line with the new fire byelaw
- Always ensure cigarettes are fully extinguished and take your litter (including glass) away with you
- Enjoy the outdoors responsibly - most wildfires are caused by human activity
- Stay alert - with dry vegetation and warm weather, fires can start easily, spread rapidly, and burn intensely
- If you see a wildfire, dial 999
For further updates on wildfire risk across Scotland, visit the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website. To find out more about the fire byelaw, and to see your questions answered, visit our fire byelaw page here.