Andy Ford, Director of Nature and Climate Change
Andy Ford has built up more than 30 years’ experience in countryside management after graduating from Sunderland University with a degree in ecology.
He worked as a ranger and Nature Reserve Manager in Scotland, England and West Africa before joining the Cairngorms National Park Authority in 2005, becoming Director of Nature and Climate Change in 2021.
Andy leads our Conservation and Land Management teams, who cover a broad range of projects from nature-friendly farming and species work to peatland restoration and woodland creation.
Salary information
Name: Andy Ford
Job Title: Director of Nature and Climate Change
Grade: not applicable
Organisation: Cairngorms National Park Authority
Basic pay at rates as at 31 March 2024: £65,000 – £70,000
Notes: not applicable
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Get in touch
To contact a member of the Park Authority's staff, email [email protected] or call 01479 873 535. All correspondence addressed to individual staff or board members will then be passed to them directly.
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Category 2: Other roles
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Category 5: Houses, land and buildings
- Homeowner, Grantown on Spey
Category 6: Interest in shares and securities
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Category 8: Non-financial interests
- Member, Grantown Grammar school Parent Teacher Association
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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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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.