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Communities urged to join forces on Firewood
Joining forces to source and process local firewood could boost rural communities and cut fuel poverty.
With oil prices erratic and on an overall upward curve, the case for making the most of fuel from forests in and around many Highland communities has never been stronger.
Sales of wood burning stoves are at record levels. By working together to supply their own homes and businesses, people have the prospect to boost the local economy and create stronger, revitalised communities.
A free event exploring the process of setting up and running a successful community wood fuel enterprise is being held in the Cairngorms National Park on Saturday 1 May. The pioneering community of Laggan, which was one of the first places in Scotland to take over the running of its local woods, is the venue for the dynamic day.
Free half day forestry health & safety workshop
Due to demand from the industry, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is holding a series of Safety and Health Awareness Day (SHAD) for the forestry industry.
The three events are listed below and FCA would ask you all to make an extra effort to attend one of these excellent events.
Haldon Forest, nr Exeter, Devon – 9 MARCH, 2010
Crychan Forest, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire - 11 MARCH, 2010
Bin Forest, Huntly, Aberdeenshire – 24 MARCH 2010
Two identical sessions will be held so you can choose to attend either the 8.30am or the 12.15pm workshop.
