National Forest Land Scheme (NFLS)
 Land for communities and affordable housingNational Forest Land is the forests, woods, open land and other property owned by Scottish ministers on behalf of the nation, and managed by Forestry Commission Scotland. (Printed copies of the Guidance can be ordered from the Publications section of our site). What the scheme covers:Community Acquisition by purchase or leaseCommunity Acquisition gives communities the opportunity to buy or lease National Forest Land where they can provide increased public benefits. Land for Woodland CroftsLand for woodland crofts gives communities the opportunity to buy National Forest Land in order to create woodland crofts, subject to delivery of public benefits. Land for Affordable HousingLand for Affordable Housing allows Registered Social Landlords (housing associations) and other housing bodies to buy National Forest Land to provide affordable housing. Sponsored Sale of Surplus LandThe Sponsored Sale of Surplus Land gives communities and others the opportunity to buy National Forest Land which is surplus to requirements. Surplus land is land that makes little net contribution to Forestry Commission Scotland’s public policy objectives. NFLS Application formYou can download the NFLS Application form in PDF or MS Word format. Note that there is a separate application form for NGOs applying to purchase surplus land. Alternatively, contact Betsy Walling to get an application form. Telephone: 01349 862144 or email: betsy.walling@forestry.gsi.gov.uk. Criteria for selecting national forest land for saleRead about how we select national forest land for sale.
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