Farming and land management
The Cairngorms National Park covers 452,000 ha of land, with around 75% being privately owned by individuals or trusts. This includes over 150 different landholdings - ranging from less than 100 hectares to over 40,000 - and in excess of 600 registered agricultural businesses.
To achieve our aims for nature in the National Park and to support a vibrant land management sector in the Cairngorms, everything we do must be delivered in partnership. This ranges from working with six large estates on sustainable moorland management via the East Cairngorms Moorland Partnership, to exploring low carbon farming techniques via our Cairngorms Future Farming project, and working with farmers and crofters via the Cairngorms Agricultural Advisory Group.
The Park Authority and its partners are taking forward a range of activities to support farmers and land managers within the National Park, some of which are 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.