Scotland’s National Parks sign up to global commitment to tackling nature loss
Scotland’s National Parks sign up to global commitment to tackling nature loss
Scotland’s two National Parks have become the first in the UK to sign up to a new international commitment to reversing nature loss.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority and Cairngorms National Park Authority have officially become signatories of the Edinburgh Declaration.
The Declaration, which the Scottish Government published in August 2019, is a statement of intent outlining how subnational governments and local authorities will work together to take bold action on tackling loss of biodiversity.
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Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire update - 27 July at 19:15
An update on the Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire from 27 July.
Glenmore and Strath Nethy wildfire update - 26 July at 8pm
Grant Moir, Chief Executive of the Park Authority, shares an update from the scene of the wildfire in Nethy Bridge.
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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.
Due to the this wildfire incident, the following paths and routes are closed:
- All the paths around Loch Morlich, Glenmore and Badaguish are closed.
- The Ryvoan pass is closed, this includes all access to the Green Lochan (Lochan Uaine).
- Routes providing access to Cairngorm Mountain, the Northern Corries, Meall A’Bhuachaille, Strath Nethy and Bynack more should be avoided.
- The Abernethy Forest area to the south of Forest Lodge and towards Ryvoan bothy is closed.