Some rural districts depend on a share of proceeds from federal timber sales for funding.
Revenue from timber sales has dropped dramatically, resulting in a severe loss of revenue to these districts. The losses have had a devastating impact on districts dependent upon funding from timber sales. They have resulted in staff reductions, elimination of extracurricular activities, cancellation of school meal programs and the forgoing of much needed building maintenance and repair. NEA supports legislation to bring relief to rural districts dependent upon federal forest revenues. Boyd of Florida - ensures a steady revenue stream to these districts that is not dependent upon the amount of trees cut on federal lands.