Good news for Wildlife groups in Cairngorms National Park
Good news for Wildlife groups in Cairngorms National Park
Giving a helping hand to wildlife in the Cairngorms National Park has become easier than ever.
Community groups and non-profit making organisations applying to the Cairngorms National Park Authority for funding for projects that benefit wildlife will now find the whole process smoother and faster.
The Biodiversity Grant scheme has been running in the Park for several years, with scores of non-profit making organisations applying for grants of between £500 and £5,000 for projects which encourage wildlife to flourish.
Biodiversity officer Justin Prigmore explained: “Community groups applying for money for projects have had to face some difficult questions on the grant application form in the past, so we have decided to simplify it to make it as easy as possible.
“In addition we have shortened the approval process so projects can get off the ground much faster. From having the idea to getting funding to enable you to put it into action will now take just a few weeks whereas before it might have taken two months!”
He added: “The Biodiversity Grant scheme has always encouraged local people to enhance wildlife in the area where they live in but we are now hoping that the reduction in red tape will tempt more people into doing their bit for local wildlife.
“The aim of the scheme is to create positive benefits for the environment in line with the aims of the Cairngorms National Park and the Cairngorms Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP).”
Anyone who wants to apply for a grant should email [email protected] or [email protected] or telephone them on 01479 870528.
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Relevant alerts
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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 24 July
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a very high wildfire warning impacting areas of the National Park on Wednesday 15 until Friday 24 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.