Steve Micklewright
- Appointment term: May 2023 - May 2027
- Appointed via Scottish Minister
- Committee membership: Performance Committee
- Committee Convener: Not applicable
- External representation: Not applicable
Steve Micklewright is an ecologist and has worked in nature conservation for over 30 years. He has a diverse range of experience including working as a botanical surveyor in the south west of England, undertaking community led wildlife projects and campaigns in Bristol and campaigning against illegal bird hunting in Malta. He is currently CEO of Trees for Life and Convenor of the Scottish Rewilding Alliance. He lives close to the National Park and aims to bring his diverse experience in nature conservation, community development as well as the recent pioneering work of Trees for Life to support the strategy and plans of the National Park, especially with regard to nature restoration and its benefit to the community.
Get in touch
You can contact the Park Authority board by emailing [email protected] or calling 01479 873 535. Please note that board members are not able to respond on live planning matters.
Register of interests:
Category 1: Remuneration
- Employee, receives monthly salary from Trees for Life, environment charity
Category 2: Other roles
- Rewilding Affric Highlands - charity board member, SC054153
Category 3: Contracts
- Director - Trees for Life (enterprise) Ltd, SC463269. Business arm of Trees for Life charity
Category 4: Election expenses
- None
Category 5: Houses, land and buildings
- None
Category 6: Interest in shares and securities
- None
Category 7: Gifts and hospitality
- None
Category 8: Non-financial interests
- Co-Convener - Scottish Rewilding Alliance, alliance of environmental Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
- Member - Scottish Greens
Category 9: Close family members
- None
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The new fire byelaw
How the Cairngorms National Park Authority and its partners are tackling the threat of wildfires, including details on the recreational fire management byelaw, in place from 1 April to 30 September each year.
Wildlife
The Cairngorms National Park is home to a quarter of the UK’s rare and endangered species. Its rich habitats are a haven for an array of wildlife, from iconic birds to elusive plants and flowers.
What we do
From pioneering conservation projects to community engagement and active travel, find out more about the range of work happening across the National Park.
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.