National Park Policies

Policies and guidance have been produced to help the CNPA and its partners make decisions about how to manage the Park in order to achieve the National Park aims.

National Park aims

To conserve and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the area;
To promote sustainable use of the natural resources of the area;
To promote understanding and enjoyment (including enjoyment in the form of recreation) of the special qualities of the area by the public;
To promote sustainable economic and social development of the area’s communities.

Other guidance

Cairngorm Mountain – Working Principles
Cairngorms National Park Forest Strategy – a guide for the management of the forests and woodland in the Cairngorms National Park.
Deer Framework – aims to bring together those with an interest in deer management and promote respect for a range of different management objectives.
Capercaillie Framework – aims to improve conservation for capercaillie in its remaining UK stronghold.

Planning guidance

The planning system in the Cairngorms National Park is managed by the Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) and the five local authorities which operate in the Park

Landscape Toolkit

The landscape toolkit is a resource to help developers and professionals as well as anyone with a keen interest in learning more about Cairngorms landscapes