The Bureau of Land Management has distributed more than $27.7 million in timber revenue to 18 western Oregon counties this week. Jackson county received $4.3 million and Josephine $3.3 million.
These funds, generated from timber harvested on federal public lands, play a crucial role in supporting local services like emergency response, schools, and infrastructure.
BLM officials emphasize that these payments not only help fund essential services but also support about 2,000 local jobs and generate over $1 billion in economic activity across the region.
The timber program is also credited with reducing wildfire risks, improving wildlife habitats, and supplying local industries with raw materials.
Counties use these funds for a range of needs, from maintaining public buildings and libraries to supporting fairgrounds and reservoirs.
The BLM remains committed to balancing economic support for local communities with responsible forest management, ensuring that Oregon’s forests continue to provide both environmental and economic benefits.
- Over $27.7 million distributed to 18 western Oregon counties
- Funds support schools, emergency services, and infrastructure
- Payments are from timber harvested on federal lands
- Program supports about 2,000 local jobs
- Revenue helps reduce wildfire risk and supports wildlife habitat
- BLM committed to sustainable forest management