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POLAND — Village officials and the Poland Municipal Forest Board are talking about joining forces for a $100,000 Ohio Department of Natural Resources grant to be used in the forest.
The grant could be used for areas within the forest that need attention.
“Our trails are the No. 1 issue,” Councilman Sam Moffie told village council recently. “They are not in great condition.”
Poland Municipal Forest is 244.5 acres with connecting trails, bridges and boardwalks. Most agree the biggest problem is the flood plain the forest is situated in. The flooding causes trail erosion.
“Trail safety, erosion and the comfort station will all require larger sums of money,” Councilman Chris Graff said.
The project is eligible for the grant funding but first a plan for using the money has to be developed and submitted for approval. A grant of $100,000 would actually give the village and forest board $98,000 to work with after an administrative fee is deducted by the state.
Read more in Sunday’s Vindicator.