Forests, trees and land use
PRA techniques were used over a three day period in a predominantly extractive manner in order to discuss the issue of land use around Laggan, with emphasis on forestry. The community has a history of interest in forestry, based on the potential purchase by the community of an area of forestry commision land. A variety of techniques were used to determine changes in employment and population over time as well as seasonal variations in income and activity. Through village meetings and individual interviews, the details of forest use, products and ownership were examined.