Case Studies

Raasay community woodlands exchange

This was an open exchange to allow our community to hear the experience of community ownership of woodlands.

woodland with a small stream surrounded by tall trees

Exploring opportunities and constraints related to community ownership of woodlands was an important learning point.

Learning Outcomes

  • The Raasay community is more informed about community management/ownership of woodlands
  • The Raasay community is more informed about the options available to them with respect to our local woodlands.
  • The Raasay community is supported to make an informed decisions on the future management of local woodlands.

“The exchange has influenced the decision to purchase an electric tipper truck for our current wood fuel processing and delivery service. The information taken away from the learning exchange will be discussed as at Raasay Roundtable event where we will decide on next steps.”