Transforming Broadford’s new community forest from inaccessible monoculture plantation to thriving native woodland - a focus for well-being, enterprise and learning for all.
Estimated Price
206000
Following the acquisition of Broadford North Wood in 2026 we want to promote the expanded Broadford Community Woodland as a venue for community learning, skills development and enterprise while supporting nature and biodiversity.
Over the next 5 years we want to:
Establish an inclusive volunteer programme to promote learning, skills, social cohesion and well-being
Harvest timber to generate income to support development
Restock the woodland with native species, where possible from our own Community Tree Nursery
Undertake nature restoration work tackling invasive species and restoring areas of peatland and wetland
Create new paths to improve access and promote wellbeing, linking to wider paths network
Pursue woodland enterprises to generate income streams
We want to employ a part-time Community Woodland Manager to oversee this work.
The proposal has been shaped by targeted consultation (e.g. community surveys and events). It aligns with the ‘Climate Action’, ‘Strengthening Communities’ and ‘Diverse and Green Economy’ outcomes of the current Skye and Raasay Future (SARF) Area Place Plan.
The project also addresses many of the community priorities articulated in the 2024 Broadford & Strath Local Place Plan (LPP), where it is highlighted as a community priority (map proposal 5).
Key needs identified in the LPP which this project helps deliver on are:
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