Meetings are held 2 to 3 times a year, depending on the level of business to discuss, and will be Chaired by a Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) Board Member with CNPA providing secretariat support. Its main functions are:

1. To promote better communication and understanding between all organisations with an interest in upland management in the Cairngorms National Park.
2. To advise the Cairngorms National Park Authority on upland management and, in particular, integration of the different land management sectors within the Park
3. To share examples of good practice and strengthen the skills base in the sector
4. To share latest research, relevant to upland management in the Cairngorms to inform future land-use strategy

CUAG membership will be drawn from the following organisations and groups which have an interest in upland management issues in and around the Cairngorms National Park. When appropriate, other invited specialists will be asked to join specific meetings.