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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.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
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...Full Story
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.Full Story
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