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In your community
Take the lead
this spring
The Cairngorms is home to
25% of the UK’s rare and
endangered species, and this
spring we’re asking everyone
to play their part in ‘treading
lightly’ when out and about
in the National Park.
Whether you live here or are visiting
for a short time, we can all do our
bit to protect wildlife and local farm
animals, particularly if we own a dog.
April to August is breeding season
for ground-nesting birds – everything
from farmland waders such as
oystercatchers and curlews to
capercaillie in our woodlands – and
they are very sensitive to disturbance.
Spring is also lambing season, and
pregnant ewes and new-born lambs
are particularly vulnerable to dogs
running loose. That’s why we’re
asking everyone to keep their dogs
on a lead or under close control when
around livestock, and in areas with
ground-nesting birds (keep an eye
out for local signs and guidance).
Fire
management
consultation
There's still time to tell us which,
if any, of the following recreational
昀椀re options you prefer:
1. No 昀椀re byelaw, but enhanced
communication and education
2. Fire byelaw at times of high 昀椀re risk
3. A year-round 昀椀re byelaw
Scan the QR code or visit
cairngorms.co.uk/昀椀res
by Wednesday
17 April.
Burning issue
The risk – and potential impacts
– of wild昀椀res in the Cairngorms
is increasing and we want to
hear your views about what
should be done about it.
Over the next few weeks, residents,
organisations and others with a
passion for the National Park are being
asked to take part in a consultation
on 昀椀re management, including the
potential introduction of 昀椀re byelaws.
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We heard from many concerned
residents following the prolonged
dry spell in early summer last
year, and this consultation is your
chance to make your voice heard.
We have outlined three potential
ways forward; however, the Park
Authority does not have a preferred
option as part of this process. Instead,
we are keen to gather feedback from
a range of different perspectives
to shape our long-term plans.