 | CWA 2012 Training Events |
| Added: 19 Jan 2012 |
The first CWA training events of 2012 have been announced:
* Fertile Soils – Healthy Communities 11th Feb
+ Marketing Your Social Enterprise 23-24th Feb
* Greenwood Working & Tools – Shave Horse 3-4th Mar
+ Partnership for Enterprise 15-16th Mar
For more information or to book any of these courses please visit the “event booking” section of this website.
* These events are part of the CWA Knowledge and Skill Development Training Programme, funded by the Scottish Government Skills Development Scheme and the Robertson Trust
+ These events are part of the CWA Employability Services project, funded by Highland LEADER and the Highland Council. |
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| | Online consultation on CAP Reform |
| Added: 04 Feb 2012 |
The Scottish Government has launched an online consultation to gather views on the European Commission’s proposals for reform of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
The consultation covers a wide range of issues and you can complete as much of the consultation as is relevant to you. Paper copies of the consultation are also available.
A second, more detailed, consultation on how the future CAP should be implemented in Scotland will be held further into the reform process.
The consultation is in three sections and can be found here http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2012/01/7299/4 |
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 | £142k Enterprise Growth Fund for Laggan Forest Trust |
| Added: 01 Feb 2012 |
Laggan Forest Trust (LFT) has been awarded £142,000 from the Scottish Government Enterprise Growth Fund. LFT will use the fund to support 3 new enterprises which will create jobs locally. These include a woodfuel enterprise, a trail building business and a campsite. The fund will also allow LFT to support to an existing enterprise in Laggan, which aims to improve Broadband provision in the area.
Website: http://www.lagganforest.com |
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| | Scottish Community Alliance - Community Advisor Post |
| Added: 27 Jan 2012 |
Salary: £29,259 - £31,761
Job Type: Full time
Closing date: 10 February 2012
Location: across Scotland
The Alliance will soon begin work with the newly established JESSICA (Scotland) Trust in the design and delivery of a programme of investment into some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities. Their aim is to build local resilience by investing in community led regeneration. The Community Advisor will work alongside local anchor organisations in the development of sustainable investment proposals. For more details visit the CWA jobs page below.
Website: http://www.communitywoods.org/about-jobs.php |
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| | Community Renewables on the National Forest Estate |
| Added: 19 Dec 2011 |
Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) has released details of the areas of the National Forest Estate that are available for community-led hydro developments. Communities now have an opportunity to develop proposals for renewable energy projects through the FCS’ National Forest Land Scheme (NFLS).
The available areas are detailed in maps accessed through a “map viewer” on the FCS website - link to viewer from: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/communitiesandrenewables . That site has other information and guidance on the process for groups to select sites, undertake initial feasibility work and develop a NFLS application. It also identifies sources of support and advice including ourselves and other third-sector partners e.g. Community Energy Scotland, DTAS and SCVO.
Community groups now have until 30 June 2012 to submit an Expression of Interest Form (download it from FCS website). A similar process is planned for community-led wind energy projects and due to start around the end of January 2012 - keep checking the weblink.
Website: http://www.forestry.gov.uk/communitiesandrenewables |
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| | Community Seedcorn Fund Announcement |
| Added: 14 Nov 2011 |
The Scottish Government has signalled its continuing support for community based woodland projects with another £250,000 cash boost towards next year’s Community Seedcorn Fund. The popular Fund is run by Forestry Commission Scotland and gives small grants to groups and organisations to encourage small scale woodland projects that benefit communities. Speaking at the Community Woodlands Association annual conference in Boat of Garten, Environment & Climate Change Minister Stewart Stevenson said:
“The Scottish Government is firmly committed to genuine community engagement, both directly and through organisations like the Community Woodlands Association (CWA). The CWA has nearly doubled in size since its formation in 2003 to become an important stakeholder for government and it has delivered some excellent work on the ground for communities. Helping communities kick-start their local projects is a key theme of the Commission’s Community Seedcorn Fund. The fund is already giving financial support for volunteering, skills development and community health promotion schemes. The programme has proved to be so popular that I am matching this year’s budget and allocating another £250,000 for next year.”
The Minister’s announcement was warmly welcomed by the CWA. The Fund has proved very popular this year: it has been invaluable in supporting a wide range of community woodland projects in both urban and rural Scotland, and its straightforward application and rapid decision processes are highly appreciated. We anticipate that eligibility requirements and application processes for next year’s fund will be similar to this year, and we will be circulating application forms and guidance notes to all our members as soon as they are available. |
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| | CWA AGM Book 2011 |
| Added: 08 Nov 2011 |
The 9th Annual General Meeting of the Community Woodlands Association will be held at 2.15pm on Sunday 13th November 2011 at Boat of Garten Community Hall, Reidhaven Park, Craigie Avenue, Boat of Garten, Inverness-shire PH24 3BL
Attached File: CWA AGM book 2011.pdf |
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| | Ardentinny Project Officer post |
| Added: 17 Oct 2011 |
Ardentinny Community Trust Ltd requires a self-employed Project Officer. For more details click here or visit the web link below:
Website: http://ardentinny.org/category/trust_walled_garden/ |
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| | Milton CWT Administrator/Secretary post |
| Added: 05 Oct 2011 |
Milton Community Woodland Trust require a self-employed Administrator/Secretary. Tenders/Offers are invited for the above post for Milton Community Woodland Trust.
• 6 hours per week by arrangement
• Project funded until December 2012
• Closing date for tenders: 5.00pm 20th October
For full details please email mcwtproject@tiscali.co.uk. |
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 | CWA Annual Awards |
| Added: 27 Sep 2011 |
To celebrate the hard work, determination, innovation and enthusiasm of Scotland’s community woodland groups, CWA are launching our first annual awards, with prizes in 4 different categories: Best Environmental Project; Best Education and Training Project; Best Arts, Culture and Heritage Project and Best Employment and Business Project.
You can nominate your group or any other CWA member group online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SD9N5B8 or by downloading a nomination form from the CWA website and sending it to admin@communitywoods.org. To complete the form tell us in no more than 200 words why you think your project (or somebody else’s!) would make a worthy winner. You can nominate as many projects and categories as you want.
Closing date for nominations is Monday 31st October. Judging will be by a specially convened panel of CWA Staff & Directors, and the winners will be presented with their award at the Community Woodlands Association conference in Boat of Garten (12th/13th November).
Attached File: View / Download |
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| | Ardentinny NFLS Funding Success |
| Added: 25 Sep 2011 |
Congratulations to CWA Members Ardentinnny Community Trust Ltd, who have announced that they have received funding from the Big Lotttery’s Awards for All (£8,000) and Highlands & Islands Enterprise (£2,000) to secure the community acquisition of the Glenfinart Walled Garden under the National Forest Land Scheme. The Trust has also raised £6,500 from local fundraising and donations, and has long term plans to restore the Grade 2B listed wall.
More immediately, it is hoped to establish a working garden producing affordable, organic fruit and vegetables alongside a more formal leisure garden, while creating opportunities for employment and training. The garden aims to be eco-friendly and to embrace all ages and abilities, with specifically designed education programmes and activities.
Website: http://www.facebook.com/GlenfinartGarden |
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| | Falkland Forester & Ranger Vacancies |
| Added: 15 Sep 2011 |
Woodland Ranger, Falkland Centre for Stewardship
Salary - £18114-£20142.
Full time post (2 year contract)
An exciting opportunity to join a small team based on Falkland Estate delivering a varied programme promoting woodland culture and sustainable forest management. You’ll be keen to support the engagement of individuals, school and community groups in learning about and caring for the Forest of Falkland, using your good communication and practical skills. You’ll enjoy managing volunteers and leading a wildlife recording programme. You’ll also be able to work independently and manage your own time, including evening and weekend work when required. A clean driving licence and full Disclosure will be required. For a full job description, please see our website, http://www.centreforstewardship.org.uk/aboutus.htm
This post is supported by Forestry for People Challenge Funds
Forester
Salary - around £22,000
Full time permanent post
An unusual and exciting opportunity for a Working Forester to play a central role in creating a centre of good practice in forest stewardship and woodland culture on Falkland Estate. We are seeking an innovative, creative, honest, flexible, committed, positive and resilient individual, a self-motivated team player eager to develop the role and the Forest of Falkland. You will be joining a busy team delivering a varied programme of work, including training, learning and volunteering, developing social enterprise and income-generating business. A clean driving licence and full Disclosure will be required. For a full job description, please see our website, http://www.centreforstewardship.org.uk/aboutus.htm
Landscape and Forestry Ranger Assistants
Community Jobs Scotland vacancies
30 hours per week, 6 months
Falkland Centre for Stewardship has vacancies for a number of Landscape and Forestry Ranger Assistants. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a range of activities in the forest and landscape. Duties will include: woodland management, forestry enterprise, path maintenance, protection of biodiversity, working with wood to create small structures, dealing with visitors to the Estate. Employment is for 6 months, 30 hours per week (agreed set dates) and at the minimum wage. Training in woodland and forestry techniques will be provided. These posts are Community Jobs Scotland vacancies and you must contact your local JobCentre Plus Personal Advisor to check availability. ( http://www.thejobcentreplus.info/) |
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| | Assynt Foundation lauches crowdfunding campaign |
| Added: 05 Sep 2011 |
The Assynt Foundation is one of a number of projects signed up to take part in new online approach to fundraising used by President Obama’s campaign team in the United States. Crowdfunding connects communities online by allowing projects or causes the chance to appeal directly to the public – or crowd – for funds for a specific campaign.
Borders based project SoLoCo, which launches today (Sept 5), is the first ever dedicated crowdfunding website for the Third Sector – and its founders want it to revolutionise how communities and charities are funded in this country. The Assynt Foundation has launched a crowdfunding campaign to renovate the Glencanisp Gardens to create local enterprise, grow fresh produce, involve more local people and improve access to the estate. They are looking to raise £25,000 to renovate the dilapidated walled garden and bring it back to productive use.
To view The Assynt Foundation’s SoLoCo profile and make a donation visit
Website: http://soloco.co.uk/project-details/the-walled-garden-project.html |
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| | Invitation To Tender - Broadford and Strath Community Company (BSCC) |
| Added: 05 Sep 2011 |
Broadford and Strath Community Company (BSCC) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified contractors for the following work for the proposed community woodland:
• Detailed Topographical Survey Report
• Civil Engineers Site Condition Appraisal & Report
Full information is available on the website: www.broadfordandstrath.org. Closing date for tenders is 9th September 2011
Support for this work is provided by the Community Development Support Scheme funded by the Highland Council through the Ward Discretionary Budget and the Highland LEADER programme 2007-13. |
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| | The Bute Community Land Company – Forest Manager Position |
| Added: 24 Aug 2011 |
BCLC require a Forest Manager whose wide ranging duties will include:
· The completion of a 5 year business plan and other documents.
· Liaising with and servicing the Board of BFL (Bute Forest Limited) and BCLC and enabling the Strategic Aims set out by the Board on behalf of the Membership.
· Liaising with consultants currently in place and writing: A Forest Plan, Masterplan and Small Hydro design.
· Researching and sourcing funding and servicing existing funding agreements.
· Playing a key role in ensuring close contact with the Membership and the wider community.
· Managing the day to day business of BFL and its operations.
The current post will run until October, 2012 at a salary of £30,000 per annum. Thereafter the Board intend to extend the post, should further funding be available. Previous experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous: Project management, fund raising and grant application, forestry, community projects, tourism and leisure.
Please apply, saying why you can do this job, with a full CV to:
The Board, (FM Post) ‘Brandish Bute,’ 18 East Princes Street, Rothesay, PA209DL
Closing date for applications is close of business, September 9th 2011
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 | Knowledge Share Training Programme Launched |
| Added: 22 Jul 2011 |
The first 7 events in the Knowledge Share training programme have been announced:
Cordwood Wall Construction training (x2)
Train the Trainer 2011
Explore Woodland Heritage
Woodland Product Development
Tree Survey & Identification
Introduction to Charcoal Burning
For more information, or to book any of these courses, please visit the ’Training Courses’ section of this website.
These events are part of the CWA Knowledge and Skill Development Training Programme, funded by the Scottish Government Skills Development Scheme and the Robertson Trust |
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 | Community purchase of Stronafian forest approved |
| Added: 21 Jun 2011 |
Congratulations to the Colintraive and Glendaruel Development Trust, whose application to purchase the 600ha of Stronafian Forest in south west Cowal through the National Forestry Land Scheme has been approved by Forestry Commission Scotland
The £1.55m price tag is a tall order for the small community but ownership of the land is seen as the catalyst in reversing the area’s economic and social decline. Plans for developing the forest include leasing small parcels of land at sustainable rents to allow small, low-impact silviculture operations to be encouraged, alongside other entrepreneurial pursuits suited to a woodland situation and developing community.
Proximity to the school offers opportunities to develop an outdoor classroom or forest school, a development of the existing curriculum which is proving increasingly popular elsewhere as an educational resource. Indeed areas of the forest, particularly those close to the Clachan of Glendaruel, are rich in archaeological remains, natural history and landscape heritage which will add to the significant amenity resource that the woodland represents.
Website: http://cgdt.org/ |
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 | Sleat CT acquire Tormore |
| Added: 10 Jun 2011 |
Congratulations to Sleat Community Trust on completing the acquisition of the 440ha Tormore plantation (south Skye) from Forestry Commission Scotland.
Website: http://www.sleatcommunitytrust.co.uk/ |
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 | Helmsdale Charcoal & Coppice - Accredited woodsman’s course 6-10 June |
| Added: 02 Jun 2011 |
| The second accredited woodsman’s course will take place in Helmsdale from 6th-10th June. The content will mirror the first course (coppice management, charcoal making and greenwood skills) but will also cover aspects of timber framing. Accommodation can be arranged and there are still some places left on the course. For more information please contact Mike Ellis, Helmsdale Charcoal & Coppice mike.ellis@dsl.pipex.com or tel: 01431 821855 |
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 | CWA Conference & Ceilidh 2011 - 12th & 13th November |
| Added: 27 May 2011 |
The CWA Conference 2011 will be held at Boat of Garten Community Hall, Boat of Garten, near Aviemore (evening meal and ceilidh at the Cairngorm Hotel, Aviemore). This is the annual gathering of CWA members, staff and Directors, celebrating the achievements of community woodland groups throughout Scotland. The conference will feature a mix of inspirational speakers, workshops and site visits, and will provide opportunities for knowledge share and networking. Site visits will include Laggan Forest Trust, the Highland Aspen Group’s nursery and seed orchard and Anagach Woods. The file below contains the booking form, draft schedule, details of site visits and a list of accommodation. For more information contact Caroline at admin@communitywoods.org.
Attached File: CWA conference 2011 documents.pdf |
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 | CWA are exhibitors at this year’s S2S event |
| Added: 08 Apr 2011 |
The S2S Social Enterprise Fair is now firmly established in the Scottish business calendar as the social to social business event to attend.
Website: http://www.s2sfair.com |
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 | CWA launch new web site |
| Added: 29 Mar 2011 |
The new CWA website is launched and will offer more up to date information for members while also aimed to improve membership numbers.
Website: http://www.communitywoods.org |
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 | CWA Knowledge Share programme |
| Added: 28 Mar 2011 |
The CWA Knowledge Share Programme 1 concluded with 26 events organised. The results demonstrated a very high satisfaction rating and we think the programme a great success. We are now seeking funding for Knowledge Share Programme 2.
Website: /images/upload/files/about-documents-files_pdf_271.pdf |
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 | Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2011 |
| Added: 28 Mar 2011 |
Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards 2011 - The Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards are held every year to celebrate all that is best in the management of our woods and forests and to showcase how they contribute to the wealth and wellbeing of Scotland’s people. With 2011 designated as International Year of Forests, this year’s Awards include a special Community Woodlands competition to promote the Central Scotland Green Network and a brand new competition for New Native Woods anywhere in Scotland.
Website: http://www.sfwa.co.uk |
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 | CSGN Development Fund - Success for Stirling and Clacks! |
| Added: 26 Jul 2011 |
Stirling and Clackmananshire Council have been successful in their application to the Central Scotland Green Network Development Fund for a "Working Woodlands" project. it is hoped that the funding will enable the production of a Woodland Framework for Clacks and Stirling Council areas within CSGN.
It is anticipated that the framework will identify opportunities for the use of woodlands, in Council and in private ownership, for:
- increased carbon capture and fuel production for climate change mitigation
- training in green skills and the establishment of a social enterprise
- the provision of learning, training and volunteering
- the enhancement of woodland habitats for biodiversity and recreation
- strengthened connectivity of habitats and implementation of IHN objectives
- the potential for greater community ownership and management
- the establishment of a base for training and social enterprise in the study area
CWA are named partners in this application and look forward to taking the project forward. Well done to all involved.
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