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CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY 
Paper 1 Annex 1 03/11/06 


ANNEX I: STRUCTURE FOR NATIONAL PARK PLAN 

Foreword 

1. Vision – The Cairngorms National Park in 2030 


2. Introduction 

2.1 Purpose of the National Park Plan 

2.2 Using the National Park Plan 

2.3 Development of the National Park Plan 

2.4 Relationship to Development Planning and Management 

2.5 Relationship to Other Plans 


3. Context 

3.1 National Parks in Scotland (National Park Designation and Aims) 

3.2 The Cairngorms National Park (International, National and Regional 
Context; Special Qualities) 

3.3 Managing the Park in a Changing Environment (Drivers of Change; An 
Integrated Approach; Role of the National Park Authority; Building on 
Experience) 


4. Guiding Principles 


5. Strategic Objectives 

5.1 Conserving and Enhancing the Park 

5.1.1 Introduction – conserving and enhancing the special qualities 

5.1.2 Conserving and Enhancing the Natural and Cultural Heritage 
(landscape; biodiversity; geodiversity; built and historic 
environment; culture and traditions) 

5.1.3 Sustainable Use of Resources (energy; water; air) 

5.1.4 Integrated Land Management (farming and crofting; forest 
management; moorland management; deer management; 
fisheries management) 

5.2 Living and Working in the Park 

5.2.1 Introduction – encouraging sustainable development 

5.2.2 Sustainable Communities 

5.2.3 Economy and Employment 

5.2.4 Housing 

5.2.5 Transport and Communications 

5.2.6 Waste Management 

5.3 Enjoying and Understanding the Park 

5.3.1 Introduction – enjoying and understanding the special qualities 

5.3.2 Sustainable Tourism 

5.3.3 Outdoor Access and Recreation 

5.3.4 Learning and Understanding 


6. Priorities for Action 

6.1 Conserving and Enhancing Biodiversity and Landscapes 

6.2 Integrating Public Support for Land Management 

6.3 Supporting Sustainable Deer Management 

6.4 Providing High Quality Opportunities for Outdoor Access 

6.5 Making Tourism and Business More Sustainable 

6.6 Making Housing More Affordable and Sustainable 

6.7 Raising Awareness and Understanding of the National Park 


7. Implementation 

7.1 A Partnership Approach 

7.2 Adding Value to Existing Work 

7.3 National Park Investment Programme 

7.4 National Park Research Programme 

7.5 Role of the National Park Authority in Implementation 

7.6 Implementation through Other Plans and Strategies 

7.7 Challenges and Risks 


8. Monitoring and Review 

8.1 Annual Report on the Priorities for Action 

8.2 Monitoring the State of the Park 

8.3 Framework for Monitoring and Review 


9. Conclusion 


Annex I: Contributors to the National Park Plan 

Annex II: IUCN Management Principles for Category V Protected Areas 

Annex III: Glossary