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County explains timber-revenue sharing: townships receive 10% of gross county timber revenue
Summary
Staff explained that each township with county-forest acreage receives 10% of gross timber-sale revenue on a prorated basis by acres; the town of Gordon receives an additional 0.5% for road maintenance related to timber removal.
Ashland County staff briefed the Forestry and Recreation Committee on the distribution of timber-sale revenue to townships. Staff said statute requires each township that contains county forest land to receive 10% of gross timber-sale revenue on a prorated basis according to the acres of county forest in that township.
Staff clarified that the 10% payment is calculated on the county forest gross revenue (not per-sale within the township) and is distributed annually on a prorated basis according to township acreage. Staff also said the town of Gordon receives an additional one-half of one percent (0.5%) designated for road maintenance on two roads important for timber removal.
No committee action was required on this informational item; staff provided the current timber revenue-to-date figure and answered questions on distribution mechanics.
