Aigas Community Forest

A productive, working forest providing measurable social, economic and environmental benefits for local residents and visitors alike

Work Groups

To keep the Forest a thriving, interesting and safe place to visit, there is always work to be done. Whether you're a local resident who would like to become a regular, or a visitor who would like to spend a day of your vacation doing something productive - you'll be very welcome!

Work includes: planting trees, clearing paths through the Forest for walkers, clearing bracken, erecting and maintaining fencing around plantings and much more. We meet most Wednesdays. If you'd like to join in, please send an email to the Forest Manager. Note: please do mail in advance to avoid disappointment, in case you arrived on a day when no work was scheduled.

Volunteers meet on Wednesdays at the forest office but trainees are often in on an Mondays. Entrance by the Forest gate off the A831 is just to the east of the Aigas Golf Course at 0930. Turn down the lane signposted to 'Tigh-An-Laggan'; the car park is on the right after about 100 metres. Please bring clothing appropriate for the weather, and strong gloves and waterproof walking boots are essential. Gaiters are advised. In addition, please bring food and drink for yourself as there's no pop-up in the Forest (yet!). Tools will be provided. We generally finish by 4pm. If you have a ticket to operate any forest machinery, please make sure you bring it with you for the Forest Manager to see!