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Forest "Village"
(posted 9th July 2005) The Forestry Commission has been asked to produce a report into Forest Crofts by the minister responsible for Forestry. A steering group is being set up to look into the many options possible for a forest Croft Model. In the meantime, it isn't possible for the FC to support any one option until the minister gives the go ahead... more > top> |
Forest Croft Communitiy Project
(posted 9th June 2005) Funding for the Forest Croft Community modelling process has been recieved from the WHELK Leader + Program and Scottish Natural Herritage. A document outlining the parameters of the model is now avalable to download. more> top> |
Coillbeag Forestry Building.
(posted 17th May 2005) Since starting the building on the 19th of April, rapid progress has been made. By the 10th of May, the building was wind and waterproof, currently the roof membrane and cladding are being installed... more> top> |
Presentation to Cross Party Group
(posted 17th May 2005) A meeting of the Scottish executive Cross Party Group on Sustainable Forestry was held last month. During this meeting, several presentations on the use of Scottish Timber in housing were given, including one by David Blair which included details of the Round House at Dunbeag and also a brief introduction to Forest Croft Communities. For more details, visit this site top> |
Forest Croft Communities
A sustainable community built by people living and working in the forest may be one way to address rural issues. top> |
Anaerobic Digestion
Can methane gas be produced from from forest waste? We don't know if it's possible, but we're going to try! top> |
The National Forest Land Scheme
Is there an opportunity here to promote Forest Crofting? top> |
Affordable Housing
Can affordable and sustainable houses really be built from local trees grown for pulp? Read here about the ultimate Non-Timber product! top> |
