Aigas Community Forest

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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Volunteers welcome!

18 September 2021

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 plac...
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Join the Mailing List

01 January 2021

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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Aigas Community Forest is Highly Commended

28 June 2017

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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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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