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Transfer land and buildings to your community

Putting forests and land in community hands

Under Scotland’s Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, constituted community bodies can buy, lease or manage areas of the national forests and land to deliver local social, environmental or economic benefit.

Whether you want to create a woodland classroom, restore a visitor facility or develop renewable energy, this page explains how the Community Asset Transfer Scheme (CATS) works and how to get started.

Our community strategy

View the Forestry and Land Scotland Community Strategy, and our annual reports which provide an overview of the previous years' activities. 

View our Community Strategy

Get in touch

Need advice before you apply?

Contact our Community Asset Transfer team at fls.communities@forestryandland.gov.scot or call 0300 067 6000. We’re happy to discuss ideas and advise on the best next steps for your community.