Great examples highlighted in this blog of the role that the planning system can play to help combat climate change

This month we submitted our draft Indicative Regional Spatial Strategy to Scottish Government. In this we identify strategic opportunities to support the transition to #NetZero, a #GreenRecovery and more inclusive society that will benefit Scotland's people, rural economy & nature. More:

A great positive news storey of a rescued Orca in Orkney itv.com/news/2021-01-0…

Great opportunity for a planner to come and work in the National Park.

Lots of info here to help communities thinking to prepare a local place plan

Good chance to see the ideas and proposals contained in the Strathard Framework and provide your thoughts on them

A lovely article about orca spotting in Orkney

Talk to us about transport! 🚉 🚗 🚴 We've launched a survey w/Countryside Trust to help us better understand how visitors travel to the National Park and why people choose public or private transport. Respondents also have an opportunity to join a #SustainableTravel focus group.

Great job for someone working with a fantastic team

Lots of interesting case studies of our work over the last year in the latest ppf, including showing the value of community led place plans in the national park

Stuart Mearns, our Director of Place, believes community action has a key role to play when it comes to tackling climate change, read more in his blog ⬇️ lochlomond-trossachs.org/park-authority… #climatechange #ClimateEmergency @lochgoil drymen community Strathard Community Council

We've been working with Strathfillan Community Development Trust to help shape their Strathfillan Community Place Plan, which allows local people to take control of how they want their community developed. Find out more here ⬇️ strathfillancdt.org.uk/projects/our-c…

Great to be working with Forth Environment Link on this pilot project.

Great chance to give your views on how Drymen and surrounding villages can be improved to enable residents to be able to access more everyday services locally

Share you views on sustainable & active travel, safeguarding local facilities & visitor experience. Closing 5pm 9th February 2022. lochlomond-trossachs.org/park-authority…

‘Every year it astounds us’: the Orkney dig uncovering Britain’s stone age culture theguardian.com/culture/2022/f…

Great job going in the National Park at the moment working in a stunning landscape

Interesting policy announcement in Wales today. Kenny Auld

Great roles currently advertised working in the National Park with brilliant colleagues.

Great to be in Stromness today discussing the Stromness south end development brief