Pressure must be maintained on the Scottish Government to deliver on its commitments to Galloway, according to local constituency MSP Finlay Carson.
He believes the momentum must be kept going if the area is still to benefit in the wake of the decision not to press ahead with the designation of Scotland's third national park there.
The Galloway and West Dumfries MSP held "positive" talks with the Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon last week after the SNP Government accepted the recommendation from NatureScot that it would be unwise to create a national park in Galloway because of strong opposition.
Mr Carson is delighted that Ms Gougeon plans to visit the area next month to meet with stakeholders and to discuss ways that the south west corner of Scotland could benefit from sustainable growth to the local economy.
Speaking after the meeting, he said: "The talks were extremely formative and the Cabinet Secretary wants to visit Galloway to examine ways in which there can be a positive outcome despite saying 'no' to a national park.
"In its report NatureScot put forward a number of recommendations that would and could result in a tangible result for the area.
"I believe it is important that we gather as many stakeholders as possible and form an umbrella group that could move things forward.
“ I have already met with the Galloway and South Ayrshire Biosphere to look at what can come next for Galloway “
"One thing we have learned from the consultation process, albeit it was flawed, is that a lot of individuals and organisations want to see economic growth through a number of schemes that will promote biodiversity, environmental improvements and such like."
The Scottish Conservative and Unionist MSP added: "What we have to do now is bring all these ideas together, decide what will work well for the area and its unique characteristics.
"More importantly, we need the Scottish Government to make available the £10 million commitment it has made. This money could be spent on improving existing facilities in the area as well as help fund new ones.
"During my discussions with the Cabinet Secretary she was not opposed to such a suggestion which is encouraging. But it is important that we simply don't give up and try and move forward positively in the coming months."
