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Communities Fund panel meets for the first time
The 18 people making up our £1m Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund panel met for the first time last week. Find out more about them and what they will be working on over the coming weeks.
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Barbecue and campfire ban comes into effect
Seasonal fire byelaw begins in the Cairngorms National Park.
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Caper care advised at Abernethy Forest
Members of the public are being advised not to use the following paths into Abernethy Forest from Glenmore and Nethy Bridge during early mornings (before 8.30am) over the next few weeks to avoid disturbing breeding capercaillie.
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Storm Frank: A community's response
Ten years on from Storm Frank, we hear from those making a difference on the ground.
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Park Authority invites ideas to help shape next Local Development Plan
Consultation opens to gather community views to influence development in the Cairngorms National Park
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Approvals for flood defences and wildlife ponds
Park Authority Planning Committee March meeting update
At 4,528 sq km, the largest national park in the UK
Established by Scottish Parliament in Sep 2003
Home to 25% of the UK's rare and endangered species
Includes nine National Nature Reserves and 55 Munros
Spotlight on Cairngorms 2030
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Climate resilient catchments
We’re restoring and enhancing two iconic rivers that run through the heart of communities in the Cairngorms National Park, the Dee and the Spey.
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Cycle friendly Cairngorms
Improving access to cycling for communities in the Cairngorms National Park, by providing transport choices that support a shift to active travel and reduce carbon emissions through less reliance on cars.
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Community arts and culture
Bringing together more than 100 creative practitioners living and working in the Cairngorms, from musicians to photographers, this project identifies and develops activities that create a greater connection to our landscapes and foster a sense of place.
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Cairngorms future farming
Working with farmers to increase biodiversity, lower carbon emissions, and ensure sustainable food production by profitable and resilient farm businesses.
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Nature recovery
Find out more about our work with land managers to preserve and enhance the health of their land all whilst protecting traditional employment in the National Park.
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Peatland restoration
Through Cairngorms 2030 we’re restoring damaged peatlands across the National Park, boosting biodiversity in the Cairngorms.
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Outdoor Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre
The centre provides a space for people with dementia, their families and carers to come together to enjoy the great outdoors.
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