### Question
How is the term rural areas defined?


### Answer
The term **rural areas** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 2106* as the following:

> set out in the first clause of section 1926(a)(7) [1](#2106_1_target) of title 7; 

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 2106*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-COOPERATIVE FORESTRY ASSISTANCE**

