National Forest Land Scheme

National Forest Land Scheme - Edinburgh Forestry Commission Scotland 2008

National forest land scheme: community acquisition; land for woodland crofts; land for affordable housing; sponsored sale of surplus land -- Community acquisition: before you apply; valuation; the application; the application process; publication and consultation; what evidence is needed; making the decision; appeals; examining the criteria -- Land for woodland crofts: crofting; principles; the role of the Crofters Commission; before you apply; valuation; procedures; criteria; housing and woodland crofts; affordable housing; linking the house with the land -- Land for affordable housing: valuation; use of timber in construction; the application; explaining the criteria -- Sponsored sale of surplus land: acquisition by community bodies; purchase by other organisations -- Contacts

National Forest land is land which is held by Scottish Ministers on behalf of the nation, and managed by Forestry Commission Scotland. This guide explains how such land can be acquired or leased by local communities.

Introductory


NATIONAL FOREST LAND SCHEME


Scotland--1999-

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