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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This year is going to be very special for Aigas Community Forest as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary on 5th March 2025. You can read The Story So Far to see how the Forest became community owned and run and how it’s evolved since. Regular events will be held in the Forest throughout the year so keep an eye for the updates or sign up to receive them by submitting this form.

We are delighted to announce our spring events:
- Saturday 8th March: Heritage walk & talk with Roland Spencer Jones
- Saturday 5th April: Whittling workshop with Wooden Tom
- Saturday 17th May: Pond Dipping Family Day with Naturedays at Aigas

Spaces are limited and booking is essential via Nataša at secretary@aigasforest.org.uk.
The event is free of charge, donations welcome through JustGiving.

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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 will be a whiteboard for added information.

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Well when we had our 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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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 would not be so easy by foot. This has proved to be one of the most used assets on site.

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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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A new Lovol 50hp tractor with front loader, three way bucket, forks and timber grapple has been added to the fleet. Air brakes means it can safely handle our six ton tipping trailer. Comfortable air conditioned cab means it will be a good environment for our volunteers. With a top road speed of 40kph it will allow the option of delivery of our wood fuel to customers in the local area. PTO will allow operation of the processor and forks will support handling of our wood fuel bags. Grapple enables loading of trailers with timber safely. 

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ACF built workshops, tractor and equipment shed and storeroom at the Cabin site.

We are always on the lookout for new volunteers to join our established group and to help with planting, wood fuel and creating new paths. Training will be given on all equipment and chain saw training takes place regularly for those who fancy being a lumberjack or lumberjill. Wednesday is our main volunteers day and feel free to come and see us then or contact forestmanager@aigasforest.org.uk

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We've set up an Aigas Forest maiing list to keep you 'in the loop'. Please click here to add your details. All welcome; GDPR compliant, of course!

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We are absolutely delighted to have received the Highly Commended Award in the Large Community Woodland category of Scotland's Finest Woods Awards at the 2017 Highland Show. It is heartening to know that the work put in by the community to date has been recognised at a national level.

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