Hamish Trench new CEO of Land Commission
Hamish Trench new CEO of Land Commission
The recently formed Scottish Land Commission has appointed Hamish Trench as their new CEO. Hamish Trench is currently the Director of Conservation and Visitor Experience for the Cairngorms National Park Authority and will take up the role in the summer.
Grant Moir, Chief Executive of the Cairngorms National Park Authority said: “I am delighted that Hamish is the new CEO of the Scottish Land Commission. Hamish has made a significant contribution to our organisation in his time here. Hamish has been instrumental in helping to develop successive National Park Partnership Plans, take forward work with land managers, conservation bodies, government and communities. He is highly respected by his peers and we all wish him well in his exciting new role.
“Personally, I have been privileged to work alongside Hamish during my time here and the sound knowledge and advice he has always provided to myself and the Board.”
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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.