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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

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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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