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Written Question · S2W-17540 · Session 2

In light of the launch of the National Forest Land Scheme, how much land was (a) conveyed and (b) leased to local community groups from For…

Answered Asked by Rob Gibson SNP Lodged 22 Jun 2005

The question

To ask the Scottish Executive, in light of the launch of the National Forest Land Scheme, how much land was (a) conveyed and (b) leased to local community groups from Forestry Commission Scotlands estate from 1997 to May 2005, broken down by locality.

The answer

Answered by Rhona Brankin on 19 Jul 2005 · 27 days after it was lodged, on time

The following tables provide details of how much of Forestry Commission Scotland’s estate has been (a) conveyed and (b) leased to local community groups broken down by locality. Also included is a table showing areas where Forestry Commission Scotland works closely with local communities through Community Agreements.
Land Conveyed by Forestry Commission Scotland from 1997 to May 2005
Property Name
| Total Area (Hectares)
| Local Authority Area

Lendrick Wood
| 47.70
| Stirling

Glenhinnisdal and Glenuachdarach
| 204.00
| Highland

Corrimony Woodlands and hill
| 1,553.30
| Highland

Strathaird Plantation
| 167.10
| Highland

Abriachan Woods – Main block
| 534.00
| Highland

Glen Beag Plantation
| 166.00
| Highland

Aline Wood
| 629.00
| Highland

School Wood
| 15.50
| Highland

Milton Wood
| 28.00
| Highland

Toberchurn
| 49.00
| Highland

Tyndrum Plantation
| 1.00
| Argyll and Bute

Buildings and Other Land Conveyed by Forestry Commission Scotland from 1997 to May 2005
Property Name
| Total Area (Hectares)
| Local Authority Area

Parkland at Benmore
| 20.30
| Argyll and Bute

Plot 1 Deer Park
| 1.48
| Argyll and Bute

Land at Lochaline War Memorial
| 1.70
| Argyll and Bute

Visitor Centre Carradale
| 0.23
| Argyll and Bute

Land at Braeval
| 0.41
| Stirling

Land at Ferrycroft, Lairg
| 3.39
| Highland

Land at Jenkins Park
| 0.04
| Highland

Plots A and B at Ratagan
| 0.59
| Highland

Land at Soillerie
| 10.40
| Highland

Shower block building, Glenmore
| 0.00
| Highland

Land leased by Forestry Commission Scotland to community groups from 1997 to May 2005
Name of Lease
| Total Area (Hectares)
| Local Authority Area

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In the Official Report

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