Scottish Government announces new faces for CNPA Board
Scottish Government announces new faces for CNPA Board
Scottish Ministers have announced two new appointments to the board of the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA). http://www.appointed-for-scotland.org/news/
Judith Webb – who has a background in forestry, conservation and agriculture – joins the board immediately, while Janet Hunter who has extensive experience in economic development will take up her appointment in September.
Board Convener, Duncan Bryden welcomed the new appointments saying: “I am delighted to welcome Judith and Janet on to the CNPA Board. Both will bring a valuable and complementary set of skills and knowledge.
“With a background in forestry and landscape management Judith already has extensive board level experience. Based in Highland Perthshire and active in her local community, Janet has a commercial project management background which includes communications and renewable energy.
The CNPA board is made up of seven members appointed by the five local authorities covering the Park area, seven directly appointed by Scottish Government Ministers and five are directly elected by the eligible voters within the Park.
Elections are currently underway for four new directly elected board members. You can find out more on the Park Authority website: www.cairngorms.co.uk
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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.