These include:a stronger role and a long-term funding arrangement for the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, with a stronger focus on nature recovery and community wealth-building;a more integrated approach to the planning and management of the Galloway Forest Park, with additional funding allocated to nature restoration, recreation and tourism;refreshed management strategies by Dumfries and Galloway Council for the coastal National Scenic Areas, and the completion of the coastal path as a key visitor attraction for the area;sustained investment in access and visitor management across the area building on the existing community led approaches such as Whithorn and Loch Doon;progress with the implementation of the regional land-use strategy for the area; andon-going support for the work of the Solway Firth Partnership.We are grateful for these suggestions and will now take time to reflect on them.As a starting point, I undertook a visit...