State timber sales benefit Highland County
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Schools and local governments in Highland County will receive more than $83,000 from the sale of timber this year as part of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry's "Trees to Textbooks" program.
The program provides a percentage of the revenue generated from state forest management activities for the the county, township and school district where tree harvesting occurred.
Ohio began sharing timber revenue with local governments in the 1980s. The program was modified in 1999, with the creation of "Trees to Textbooks," in an effort to also provide additional revenue for local schools. Since that time, more than $27 million has been generated for school districts and their corresponding local governments.
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"Addressing local needs using money generated from local timber sales just makes sense. Ohio's Trees to Textbooks program combines the responsible stewardship of Ohio's natural resources with the responsible management of public funds," said State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House). "Supplementary revenue generated from this program is being reinvested in our classrooms and in the community."
Local entities receiving funds from the sale of timber this year include:
• Ohio Valley Local School District - $41,972;
• Highland County - $20,986;
• Brush Creek Township - $20,986;
• TOTAL HIGHLAND COUNTY REINVESTMENT: $83,944.
The ODNR Division of Forestry is responsible for the care of nearly 200,000 acres of state forests. State forestry experts manage these woodlands for overall health and diversity, soil and water conservation, improved wildlife habitat and a variety of recreational opportunities.
This year, more than $2 million was shared with schools and local governments across 12 counties participating in the program.
Selected trees or areas of woodland are harvested through a competitive bid process, which includes requirements for sound management practices. All work is conducted by certified master loggers under strict monitoring.
The program provides a percentage of the revenue generated from state forest management activities for the the county, township and school district where tree harvesting occurred.
Ohio began sharing timber revenue with local governments in the 1980s. The program was modified in 1999, with the creation of "Trees to Textbooks," in an effort to also provide additional revenue for local schools. Since that time, more than $27 million has been generated for school districts and their corresponding local governments.
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"Addressing local needs using money generated from local timber sales just makes sense. Ohio's Trees to Textbooks program combines the responsible stewardship of Ohio's natural resources with the responsible management of public funds," said State Senator Bob Peterson (R-Washington Court House). "Supplementary revenue generated from this program is being reinvested in our classrooms and in the community."
Local entities receiving funds from the sale of timber this year include:
• Ohio Valley Local School District - $41,972;
• Highland County - $20,986;
• Brush Creek Township - $20,986;
• TOTAL HIGHLAND COUNTY REINVESTMENT: $83,944.
The ODNR Division of Forestry is responsible for the care of nearly 200,000 acres of state forests. State forestry experts manage these woodlands for overall health and diversity, soil and water conservation, improved wildlife habitat and a variety of recreational opportunities.
This year, more than $2 million was shared with schools and local governments across 12 counties participating in the program.
Selected trees or areas of woodland are harvested through a competitive bid process, which includes requirements for sound management practices. All work is conducted by certified master loggers under strict monitoring.