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t he story so far. Community Forestry ry in Scotland Over 200 Community Owned/ Managed Woodlands 1 st Wooplaw, Scottish Borders, 1987 Most recent: Tiroran, Mull May 2016 Multitude of sizes and purposes BUT all share

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the story so far…….

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Community Forestry ry in Scotland

Over 200 Community Owned/

Managed Woodlands

1st Wooplaw, Scottish Borders,

1987

Most recent: Tiroran, Mull – May

2016

Multitude of sizes and purposes

BUT all share having communities at the heart of their activities.

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The Aigas Story ry

Forestry Commission

760 Acres – productive mixed conifer forest. Planted
1950s. Minimal active management.
Owned 1954-2015
Repositioning Programme

National Forest Land Scheme

Four options (purchase, lease, part purchase/ part

lease, purchase)

6 Years
Challenges: Funding, State Aids, Valuation

Aigas Community Forest

Company Limited by Guarantee with Charitable Status
10
Directors, 1 Employee
Secured ownership 2015

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ACF: Objectives

Environment (Natural Assets)

Moorland Edge
Steep Slopes
Improving Biodiversity

Enjoyment (Physical Assets)

Increased Public Access
Mountain Biking

Education (Human Assets)

Local Schools – Outdoor Learning Resource Aigas Field Centre Volunteering

Economy (Physical & Financial Assets)

Local Businesses Glamping Wood Fuel Timber Production

Energy (Physical & Financial Assets)

Wood Fuel
Micro Hydro

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Current Activity

Completing Forest Design Plan
Supporting Surveys – bryophytes,

archaeology, ancient woodland etc.

Building Links with Aigas Field

Centre and Local Schools e.g. open days, forest education resources & native plant nursery.

Volunteering: community and

wider

Deer Management Contract
Wood Fuel Business Model

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