Lochaline Community Forest

Morvern Community Woodlands has made an asset transfer request to purchase 96 hectares of the Lochaline South Block of Fiunary Forest, to be known as Lochaline Community Forest.

Movern Community Woodlands propose to use this area of woodland for woodland crofts, woodlots, and community woodland including a new woodland path network, rainforest restoration and timber production for the long-term sustainability, health and well-being of the community.

• Asset transfer request (PDF)
• Articles of association (PDF)
• Feasibility study (PDF)
• Business plan (PDF)
• Business plan appendix 3 fundraising strategy (PDF)
• Business plan appendix 4 indicative cashflow (PDF)
• Letters of support (PDF)

Anyone may make representations about this request to Forestry and Land Scotland. Representations must be in writing, preferably by email, and include the name and address of the person making it. A copy of the representation will be given to the organisation making the request. 

Representations must be made by 15 September 2025 and should be sent to:

Community Asset Transfer Manager
Forestry and Land Scotland, Apex 1, 99 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5HD
Email: fls.communities@forestryandland.gov.scot