Aigas Community Forest

FSC Certification

09 March 2017

Today, 9th March 2017, we heard that Aigas Community Forest had achieved FSC certification. This represents our commitment to responsible Forest Management and the acievement of certain standars. It also allows us access to certified timber markets, and a better price for our timber.  
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Ancient Woodlands at Aigas recognised by The Woodland Trust

11 September 2015

Here at Aigas Community Forest we have been working with The Woodland Trust and their partners to review the ancient woodlands at Aigas.  This has resulted in a comprehensive report including recommendations we can consider for our Long Term Forest Plan and also some great coverage in the Summe...
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Grant Secured from SSE

14 May 2014

The SSE Highland Sustainable Development Fund has provided a £20,000 grant towards the purchase and development of Aigas Forest.  This provides us with all the match finding required to complete purchase of 50ha of the forest and to employ a part-time Development Officer for 2 y...
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Grant Secured from The Highland Council

17 February 2014

The Aird and Loch Ness Ward Discretionary Fund has provided a £3,000 grant towards the purchase and development of Aigas Forest.  Our thanks to Cllr Margaret Davidson and her colleagues in the Ward for their support.
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Scottish Land Fund Grant Confirmed

11 February 2014

We are delighted to announce that Aigas Community Forest have been offered a grant of £221,000 towards the part purchase of Aigas Forest by the community and the employment of a Development Officer for two years. Following the investigation of a number of purchase and lease options over the past...
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Part-purchase/Part-lease Option now Under Consideration

25 September 2013

Following discussions with Forestry Commission Scotland, the Board of Aigas Community Forest are now considering a part-purchase / part-lease option which would see the community owning 49ha of woodland immediately surrounding the Crask of Aigas and leasing the remainder.
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