Aigas Community Forest

Open Day 2026

22 August 2026

Our 2026 Open Day will be on the 12th September from 10.00am until 4.00pm. There will be Story Telling by The Creeping Toad and wood based activities. Bring a Picnic (snackx available). Also you are welcome to bring an instrument. Also Tree ID, Amateur Radio (GBAFT), sensory activities and Nature da...
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New Additions to the Forest

26 April 2025

Our team has been busy building this early spring. A new generator shed was built next to the Forest cabin to keep it safely stored. Also, a new extension to our wood store will keep the firewood dry and ready to sell to keep you warm on colder day. Big thanks to the team!
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Information Bothy

27 February 2024

For some time work has progressed on an information bothy at the Forest entrance where a map and information can be diplayed to welcome visitors. There is also a QR code link to make donations to the forest and there is a whiteboard for added information and to list things seen in the forest. &nb...
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Carvery

04 February 2024

Well when we had our previous Open Day we had a wood carving demonstration. The fruits of those efforts are now clear to see up by the pond track
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Upgrade of Utility Task Vehicle(side by side ATV)

02 February 2024

Transport in the forest A little while back we swapped our John Deere Gator with a six seater CMoto UForce 1000XL which has proved an excellent addition. Teams can be quickly moved on site with all their equipment and without any stress. It means that many tasks can be accomplished in a day which...
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Our Vision and Aims Refreshed

24 August 2023

Following a review of progress since we took ownership of the forest in March 2015, we have refreshed our vision and clarified the social, economic and environmental benefits we hope to provide the community.  You can read the refreshed Vision and Aims here.
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