The USDA Forest Service announced its 2023 annual payments to be distributed nationally to counties containing Federal land through the 1908 Act and Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program.
Forest County is one of four counties that will receive funding.
A portion of Forest Service funds generated through multi-use activities, such as grazing, timber production and special use permits, is distributed to eligible counties to help maintain local roads and schools.
The four counties within the Allegheny National Forest will receive a total of $3,135,476.46 from the gross receipts generated on Forest Service lands during the 2023 fiscal year.
The totals of 2023 funds distributed to Forest County is $1,508,674.24.
