Aigas Community Forest is now recruiting a new Forest Manger. Look in the documents page under forest manager for job details
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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!Full Story
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.Full Story
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.Full Story
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...Full Story
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...Full Story
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.Full Story
Latest News...
New Information Bothy opens
For some time work has progressed on an information bothy at the Forest entrance where a map and information c... More >>
Carvery
Well when we had our Open Day we had a wood carving demonstration. The fruits of those efforts are now clear t... More >>
Upgrade of Utility Task Vehicle(side by side ATV)
Transport in the forest
A little while back we swapped our John Deere Gator with a six seater CMoto UForce ... More >>