Health, wellbeing and equalities
The health and wellbeing benefits of nature are well known. In our most recent resident and worker survey, 82% of respondents said that living in the National Park was good for their mental health and 89% said it was good for their physical health. However, we also recognise that not everyone has the same opportunities to access nature on their doorstep.
From the UK's first Outdoor Dementia Resource Centre at Badaguish - helping people living with dementia and their families connect with nature - to prescribing nature on the NHS and coordinating a programme of health walks across the National Park, there is a huge amount of work going on to ensure that people and nature thrive together.
Likewise, our dedicated Equality Advisory Panel and widening participation work through Cairngorms 2030 are helping remove some of the barriers that exist to under-represented communities enjoying and benefiting from the National Park.
The Park Authority and its partners are taking forward a number of health, wellbeing and equality activities within the National Park, some of which are summarised below.
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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.
Wildfire management
As the climate changes, the risk of wildfires is ever more present in our daily lives and in a National Park, a wildfire has the potential to be devastating.
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.
Health, wellbeing and equalities news
Relevant alerts
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The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow affecting areas of the National Park from 2 January to 3 January.
Please take extra care when out and about, plan ahead and stay safe.
For more information and all the latest on the weather warning visit the Met Office website.