Head Ranger to chair Access Forum
Head Ranger to chair Access Forum
Eric Baird has been elected to take up the Chair as Convener of the Cairngorms Local Outdoor Access Forum (CLOAF).
As Head Ranger of Glen Tanar Estate, where he has worked for nearly three decades, and a former board member of the Cairngorms National Park Authority, Eric already has an in depth knowledge of the Cairngorms National Park. He also brings with him a vast range of experience from his other positions as Vice Chair of Inclusive Cairngorms, Chair of the Macaulay Development Trust and a Member of Council of EUROPARC.
Eric said: ‘We are fortunate to share a place like the Cairngorms National Park. I am especially fortunate to live and work in Glen Tanar on Royal Deeside. Here, we have the best that Scotland has to offer in scenery, wildlife, and recreational opportunities.
“The access forum has a crucial role in ensuring we can all continue to enjoy the special qualities of the area, whilst ensuring that these qualities are conserved for future generations. It is a privilege to work with such a committed group of people as form the Forum, and our colleagues on the National Park Authority.”
Two of the key areas of work that the CLOAF will be providing advice on in the next few months will be the completion of the Core Path Plan Review and the development of the Capercaillie Framework, as well as the ongoing promotion of responsible access.
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Relevant alerts
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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has issued a wildfire warning impacting areas of the National Park on Friday 29 May until Monday 1 June. 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.