Applecross community group flags wood-fuel timber plans for Torgarve as it seeks expressions of interest
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A ROSS-SHIRE community group is reaching out to firms interested in buying wood-fuel timber from an area of woodland it has taken ownership of.
Applecross Community Company recently took ownership of the Torgarve woodland.
It plans clear-felling the woodland between May and July this year and says there is now an opportunity to buy timber for wood fuel from the area.
It estimates that approximately 700 tonnes of primarily sitka spruce suitable for local wood-fuel will be available from July.
It's now looking for expressions of interest from anyone interested in buying and processing large volumes.
It said: "We welcome offers to buy all or part of the total volume of timber – we are willing to consider dividing the total amount of timber between several businesses. We will prioritise local offers.
"Please note that we require buyers to arrange and cover their own transport from our stacking areas and the drying/storage of the timber. Unfortunately, we do not have facilities to store or dry the timber within the woods."
Interest can be registered at info@applecrosscommunitycompany.org on or before March 22.
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