The Glengarry Community Woodland Steering Group has submitted an application to purchase the former Forestry Depot and adjacent woodland in Invergarry, the Forestry Commission has said.

The area covers approximately 30.5 hectares.

Administered by Forestry Commission Scotland, the National Forest Land Scheme (NFLS), allows communities the opportunity to bid to buy or lease national forest land, on the basis that it provides increased public benefits.

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The community group has said that employment in the area has historically been based on agriculture, forestry and aquaculture, but added that all the major employers have reduced their numbers. However, they have said purchasing the land will help to retain people within the area by providing increased economic activity and a renewed focus.

A 28-day consultation period will open regarding the scheme and all comments are welcome.

Details of the application can be viewed online.

All comments must be submitted by 1 October 2014.

(JP/IT)