Cairngorms National Park Skotland Udfordringer og ansvar i det 21. århundrede National Park. Duncan Bryden Chairman Park Planning Committee

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1 Cairngorms National Park Skotland Udfordringer og ansvar i det 21. århundrede National Park Duncan Bryden Chairman Park Planning Committee

2 Background challenge Area km2 Pop million Density People/km2 NPs Scotland 79, UK 244, Denmark 43,

3 The Cairngorms or Am Mhonaidh Ruaidh are HIGH - Roof of Scotland - 4 of 5 UK s highest mountains 1300m ROCKY - Granite core COLD Minus 30 C WINDY 230km/hr RARE 25 % of endangered species

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6 UK National Parks

7 Size of National Parks in UK (Miles 2 ) 1600 Cairngorms 1400 South Downs Lake District Snowdonia 1200 Loch Lomand & Tros Yorkshire Dales les2 Mil 1000 Peak District North York Moors Brecon Beacons 800 Northumberland Dartmoor Exmoor Cairngorms South Downs Lake District Snowdonia Loch Lomand & Trossachs Yorkshire Dales Peak District North York Moors Brecon Beacons 1 All national parks Northumberland Dartmoor Exmoor Pembrook Coast New Forest Broads Pembrookshire Coas New Forest Borads

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10 PRESSURES Competition for the same resource Tension between private/public and local/national Geographic division Sector-specific thinking

11 Landownership 75% = 75 owners Owned by a few valued by many

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13 Park set up 2003 extended km2 17,000 residents 1.3m visitors 400m turnover Access for all

14 The National Park Aims 1. To conserve and enhance the natural and cultural heritage of the area; 2. To promote sustainable use of the natural resources of the area; 3. To promote understanding and enjoyment of the special qualities of the area by the public; 4. To promote sustainable economic and social development of the area s communities

15 CNPA National Park CNPA organisational purpose is:. to ensure the four National Park aims are collectively achieved in a coordinated way Greater weight to be given to conservation aim if aims are in conflict

16 250 Staff numbers in NP Authorities (FTE) 200 S T A F F I N 150 South Downs 52 Cairngorms 57 New Forrest 70 Northumberland 71 Exmoor 96 Dartmoor 105 LL & T 113 G Broads115 Yorkshire Dales 120 L E V E L S South Downs Cairngorms New Forest Northumberland Exmoor All National Parks in the UK Dartmoor Loch Lomand & Trossachs Broads 1 Yorkshire Dales Pembrookshire Coast Brecon Beacons North Yorkshire Moors Snowdonia Lake District Peak District Pembrookshire Coast 12 Brecon Beacons 130 North York Moors 145 Snowdonia 159 Lake District 200 Peak District 238

17 Strategies, Plans and Policies, Guidance 3 THEMES Enjoying and understanding Conserving and improving Living and working No Land No Buildings No Visitor centres No Rangers

18 National Park Responsibilities - 1 National Park Authority Board Staff Advisory Forums

19 National Park responsibilities 2

20 National Park Managers - 3

21 Different views Challenges or opportunities?

22 WORK PACKAGES FOR SOLUTIONS FOR THE ECONOMY FOR PEOPLE Business partnership Community support Brand Planning Tourism Access Food and drink Inclusive Cairngorms FOR NATURE Farmers forum Biodiversity Research knowledge Catchments IT & Broadband Deer Training

23 In my back yard Community support

24 This is your chance to influence how the Cairngorms National Park will be managed over the next five years. Consultation 19 Sept - 09 Dec 2011

25 The Planning process: National Park Partnership Plan Local Development Plan: CNPA Development Management: Shared responsibility Enforcement: Shared responsibility

26 Planning challenges and responsibilities Balancing environment and development High house prices Loss of young people Loss of local services Rising energy prices Political agendas Statutory duty to provide houses

27 Aviemore Highland Resort 80 million redevelopment

28 Good design building vibrant places in the Park

29 Renewable energy and Climate Change

30 Cairngorms Biodiversity Partnership

31 Cairngorm Brand Brand identity to promote strong sense of place Promote quality and environmental sustainability Competitive advantage

32 Sustainable Tourism Strategy Opportunity + responsibility Strategic Objectives: Tourism growth Special qualities Geographical diversity Customer focus Environment and conservation Leadership and partnership Europarc charter

33 Supporting Visitor Services

34 Stories from the Cairngorms

35 Cairngorm Business Partnership Destination 250 members Promotion Development Advocacy

36 Access Rights Based on 3 principles for users and land managers 1.Respect rights of others 2.Care for the environment 3.Take responsibility for your own actions

37 Access Responsibilities Access benefits to health, the environment, the economy, communities and landowners Cairngorms Outdoor Access Trust Cairngorms Access Forum 2 Access staff Core path plan Upholding Outdoor Access Code

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39 Eat Well and Prosper

40 Next generation and Cairngorms National Park

41 In summary Scottish National Parks are complex places! Long term - 5 and 30 year outcomes. We see National Parks as an opportunity for Nature and people to thrive together Joined up public service delivery Sustainable development and innovation Showcase for best practice in rural Scotland Delivering for all the people of Scotland

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