Education, skills and training
From inspiring the next generation to connect with and take care of the natural world, to providing training opportunities in jobs linked to a low carbon economy, education, skills and training is a growing area of work in the National Park.
Young people are a key part of a sustainable population but require access to education, training, development, employment and housing in order to remain in (or indeed migrate to) the National Park. Meanwhile, outdoor learning continues to be important in creating a lasting connection between people and nature, whatever their age, background or circumstances.
The nature of many jobs in the National Park is changing too, with the transition to a low carbon economy in the National Park presenting many opportunities but also specific challenges.
The Park Authority and its partners are working to ensure that there are training opportunities for people to enter into expanding areas of work such as deer management and peatland restoration, as well as providing support to retrain for future job opportunities in a low carbon economy. Some of our work in this area is summarised below.
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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.