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A Busy Summer in the National Park 27/08/09
Hi, We had a strong feeling that record
numbers would visit the National Park this summer as more people choose to
holiday at home and we certainly have been proved right. Our Rangers are speaking to as many visitors as possible and also keeping the 720sq
miles of the National Park looking at its best.
Ranger teams have
been working from 10am to 10pm every day including weekends and in key visitor
hotpots such as Luss, Sallochy and Millarochy Bay and Loch Lubnaig to ensure visitors
are welcomed. They are also able to share their expert knowledge about
the Park and advise people where to visit, the best places to eat and stay and
what they can expect to see on their trip.
Update from the Communities Team 23/07/09
Hi, this month Fiona has invited me to give you an update from the Communities Team.Our Team in Rural Development is small but
perfectly formed! There’s me - Lesley Campbell, the Team Manager, four part time
Community Development Officers, two
Sustainable Development Officers (although these posts are shared by three people),
and our invaluable Support Officer.
Through our Community Futures programme our current priorities are supporting the twenty
Community Development trusts around the Park to take forward their priorities
in their Community Action Plans. These
range from developing a community Play
Park in Luss to getting
interpretation boards in St Fillans.
Tourism Network Launch! 09/06/09
Hi,
On Monday we launched our
new Tourism Network with an evening event at Carrochan. There was a fantastic
turnout with a diverse range of tourism business from across the Park
attending.
The night provided an ideal forum
for local businesses, our Board members and our tourism team to chat about the
challenges and opportunities faced by the Park tourism industry during the
credit crunch.
It was wonderful to hear
such open discussion and enthusiasm for working together to boost business in
the Park during this difficult economic time.
Out and About with Ranger Claire Travis 23/04/09
Hi, my name’s Claire Travis
and I‘m the team leader for the National Park Rangers based around Loch Lomond. Fiona has invited me to give you my news
from around the Park.Easter weekend saw lots of
people enjoying the spring sunshine and the fantastic scenery of the Park.
Millions of people come to the Park every year and my colleagues and I are kept
busy working with local communities and helping visitors to the area enjoy this
very special place.
With so
many visitors to the Park, our Ranger teams are now working revised shift
patterns to make sure we are out and about when you are. So if you spot a
National Park Ranger, don’t be shy, come over for a chat!
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