Cairngorms National Park Skotland Udfordringer og ansvar i det 21. århundrede National Park Duncan Bryden Chairman Park Planning Committee
Background challenge Area km2 Pop million Density People/km2 NPs Scotland 79,000 5 65 2 UK 244,000 62 255 15 Denmark 43,000 5.5 129 5
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
UK National Parks
2000 1800 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 600 400 200 0 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
PRESSURES Competition for the same resource Tension between private/public and local/national Geographic division Sector-specific thinking
Landownership 75% = 75 owners Owned by a few valued by many
2010
Park set up 2003 extended 2010 4500 km2 17,000 residents 1.3m visitors 400m turnover Access for all
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
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
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 100 50 0 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
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
National Park Responsibilities - 1 National Park Authority Board Staff Advisory Forums
National Park responsibilities 2
National Park Managers - 3
Different views Challenges or opportunities?
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
In my back yard Community support
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
The Planning process: National Park Partnership Plan Local Development Plan: CNPA Development Management: Shared responsibility Enforcement: Shared responsibility
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
Aviemore Highland Resort 80 million redevelopment
Good design building vibrant places in the Park
Renewable energy and Climate Change
Cairngorms Biodiversity Partnership
Cairngorm Brand Brand identity to promote strong sense of place Promote quality and environmental sustainability Competitive advantage
Sustainable Tourism Strategy Opportunity + responsibility Strategic Objectives: Tourism growth Special qualities Geographical diversity Customer focus Environment and conservation Leadership and partnership Europarc charter
Supporting Visitor Services
Stories from the Cairngorms
Cairngorm Business Partnership Destination 250 members Promotion Development Advocacy
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
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
Eat Well and Prosper
Next generation and Cairngorms National Park
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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