Aigas Community Forest Steering Group

the Purchase of Aigas Forest was approvesd by FCS on 17th December 2009 - Now see our new June 2010 Newsletter

The Forestry Commission advised Kilmorack Community Council that it would be putting Aigas Forest on the Market.
Scottish Law requires that such sales are offered to the community first.
A meeting took place at Kilmorack Hall to discuss the situation. 25.03.09
After a 100% vote in favour, volunteers were sought to form a steering group.
The steering group has pursued the path to acquire the Forest for the community if financially viable.
Funds have been sourced and confirmed to finance the production of a feasibility study and 5 year business plan from consultants Bell Ingram in order to move the project forward.
The initial confirmation of interest has been lodged with the Forestry Commission.19.05.09
Community Consultation hosted by Bell Ingram at Kilmorack Hall 29.06.09 plus Community Postal Survey
Feasibility Study presented to Public Meeting at Kilmorack Hall. 17.08.09
A Forest Walk took place on Sunday 23.08.09 where approx fifty members of the community took part.
The community ballot was taken and the result showed outstanding support for the acquisition.
The application to purchase under the National Forest Land Scheme was delivered to the Forestry Commission on the 8.09.09
The District Valuer, accompanied by two members of the Steering Group and Cripian Cook of Bell Ingram, visited the Forest 16.09.09
It is anticipated that the application will be discussed by FCS at their meeting on 10.12.09
Forestry Commission Scotland approved the Option to Purchase on 17th December 2009
Further information can be obtained from the Secretary of the Steering Committee, Andrew Leaver andrewleaver@aol.com
Meeting Minutes, future meeting dates and venues (please advise the secretary if you wish to attend) and a photo gallery are listed below.
All our meetings are open and members of the community are welcome to attend.
Aigas Community Forest is a registered Scottish charity, No: SC041614