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CWA Conference 2026

CWA networks the community woodland movement through our annual Conference, monthly Bulletin, quarterly Newsletter, and learning exchange visits.

Date and time: to

Location: The Nevis Centre An Aird, Fort William, PH33 6AN

Organisation: Community Woodlands Association

There are around 200 groups across Scotland, involved in or responsible for the management of thousands of hectares of woodland and open space.

Just over half own their woodlands, the remainder lease or work through a variety of formal and informal partnership arrangements.

Community Woodlands Association (CWA) are currently working on the programme for the conference. Check back soon – details will be added as they are confirmed!

2026 Conference — Community Woodlands Association

Woodland Site Visits

As usual CWA will be offering a choice of woodland site visits on the Saturday. We can confirm the following woodland groups will be hosting visits this year:

  • Arkaig Community Forest (Glenmallie and Gusach woodlands)

  • Kilmallie Community Company LTD (Tom Guibhais and Druim Fada woodlands)

  • Treslaig & Achaphubuil Crofters Woodland Trust

  • Find more funding

    There are many other organisations who may be offering funding that will help you, and our handy funding search tool brings them all together. 

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