Sustainable forestry is the practice of land stewardship that integrates reforestation, growing, nurturing and harvesting of trees while protecting soil. Forest practice administrative rules oregon state library. Code of conduct to be made available division 3 compliance with forest practices plans 41. Apr 17, 2015 nothing in the forest practices act or elsewhere expressly authorizes the forest practices board to adopt a moratorium on the acceptance or approval of forest practices applications. Three regional forest practice committees, serving the northwest, southwest and eastern regions of the state, were created by the 1971 oregon forest practices act. There is no opportunity for the public to engage in the development.
A brief water history of the oregon forest practices act. An illustrated manual has become a standard reference for. To responsibly address the role that private forests play in contributing to wildfire risk, we must transform the oregon forest practices act, the decadesold state statute in dire need of modernization. This list captures the major efforts resulting from legislative changes or responses to noted problems in forest practices. The oregon forest practices act ofpa was the first law of its kind in the u. Best management practices are defined as practical and effective ways to reduce water pollution from a variety of sources to meet water quality standards and goals. The forest practices act wound its way through the oregon legislature in the winter and spring of 1971. This paper will describe two such acts, the zbergnejedly act of california and the forest practices act of oregon. Evolution of oregons forest practice rules, 19721993.
Maine forest service interpretations of the maine forest. Type f type n size fish bearing nonfish large 100 feet 70 feet. This notice updates technical note 1 which includes forest practice rules. If you think you have witnessed unpermitted or illegal.
Roy keene wrote this report on reforming forest practices in 1999. Keeping water cold in salmon, steelhead, and bull trout ssbt streams is. Failure to comply with provisions of certified forest practices plan or act 42. Forest practice administrative rules and forest practices act. Management under the oregon forest practices act public process private land owners are required to inform the state of intended logging plans, but the state does not have the authority to grant or deny approval. Oregon forest practices act standards for all commercial activities on or forestland. Your combined 2016 timber harvest was 507 million board. Leaders from the forest sector helped develop these laws to guide preoperation planning, education for operators, and cooperative efforts between landowners and government. Reform the oregon forest practices act mail tribune. Oregon forest practices act sauvie island, oregon february. Sep 11, 2017 oregon has had a proud and strong history in the timber industry. Both acts will be compared as to history, policy base, structure and. Once the largest part of oregons gdp, the timber industry became more environmental conscious following the 1971 oregon forest practice act. Your combined 2016 timber harvest was 507 million board feet or about % of the states timber harvest.
Governs how forest management activities are conducted on private forestland. You are directed to information on how your personal information is protected. Sustainable forestry practices for landowners in oregon. The oregon forest practices act fpa sets standards for all commercial. An illustrated manual has become a standard reference for those planning and executing timber harvests. To responsibly address the role that private forests play in contributing to wildfire risk, we must transform the oregon forest practices act, the decadesold state statute in dire need of.
Governors proclamation governor kate brown proclaims october 2127, 2018, to be oregon forest products week in oregon. Moreover, we find it unlikely that such a power should be implied because it would be contrary to statutory directives regarding processing and approval or. Oregon department of forestry forest practice administrative rules and forest practices act chapter 629 forest practices administration january 2010 stewardship in forestry this publication includes the text of the fo rest practices act and the forest practice administrative rules as they exist on january 1, 2010. At least 16 states have enacted forest practices acts to deal with these issues in the absence of federal control of state and private forest lands. With industry support, oregon legislature approves nations first forest practices act. Known as house bill 1624, it passed the house, 499, and the senate, 270. Learn more about oregons sustainable forest practices at. The state of tasmania the department of premier and cabinet 2020 ver. Oregon forest practices administrative rules and abridged forest practices act. Oregon struggles to track forest practices act news. Table 1 lists the stream buffer widths used as riparian management areas rmas in western oregon. January 2010 oregon forest practices act 2 21 filling means the deposit by artificial means of any materials, organic or inorganic.
Oregon department of forestry forest practice administrative rules. The oregon forest practices act reflects oregonians desires to use and enjoy oregon s forests and protect its natural resources. February 2018 oregon forest practices act 4 division 600 definitions 6296000050 forest practice rules oar chapter 629, divisions 600 through 680 are known as the forest practice rules. Oregon became the first state to implement a comprehensive set of laws governing forest practices, with the oregon forest practices act ofpa. Commonly encountered rules and operating techniques are explained with text, photographs and illustrations. Modernizing oregons forest practices act center for sustainable.
Forest practices act washington state department of. Trask watershed study learn about the trask watershed study and how longterm forest research is affecting oregon forest practice laws salmon, steelhead, bull trout streams forest practice act rules. Divisions 672 through 680 of the forest practice rules are not included in this. Landowner perceptions of potential changes to riparian rules under the forest practices act in oregon. Under oregon law, a majority of regional forest practice committees members must be private forest landowners and logging or forest operations companies. Shoreline management act, hydraulics act, other statutes and ordinances not modified exceptions. In oregon, more than 140,000 family forest landowners care for over 4. Yet they may choose to meet additional standards to gain recognition from independent, third. Oregon forest landowners meet some of the strictest environmental standards in the world through compliance with the oregon forest practices act. The oregon forest practices act fpa sets standards for all commercial activities involving the establishment, management, or harvesting of trees on oregon s forestlands. Therefore when we conduct a cruise to determine whether an area is a violation of the forest practices act, we consider any nonclearcut area surrounded by clearcut harvest area that is not 5 acres in size to be a part of the clearcut.
Oregon department of forestry forest practices compliance audit. Forest practice rules oar chapter 629, divisions 600 through 680 are known as the forest practice rules. The 1975 forest practices act amendment gave the forest practices board the authority to establish by rule which forest practices were subject to sepa as class iv practices. Odf is responsible for enforcing those requirements by. Draft rules to allow wildlife food plots in oregon forestlands are now open for comment. Landowner perceptions of potential changes to riparian. The director of the department of lands is charged in section 385, idaho code, to administer and enforce the forest practices act on all private forest lands within the state. Oregon law gives the board of forestry primary responsibility to interpret the fpa and set rules for forest practices.
Appeal to tribunal by person aggrieved by notice served under section 412 division 4 other matters 43. You are directed to a disclaimer and notice governing the information provided. Oregon forest practices amendment 2010 ballotpedia. Find minutes, agendas, or other information about the forest practices board, the official body that sets regulations for forestry in the state of washington. Oregon has had a proud and strong history in the timber industry. Securing any significant industrial logging reform through oregons timber dominated legislature is highly unlikely if not impossible. Reforestation and fire protection are primary objectives, although erosion control is also an objective. Essentially, the general public spoke up and said, we dont want to see clearcuts right down to the road, and oregons forest practice rules honor that sentiment. The publication fosters easy understanding and correct application of the oregon forest practices act and rules and the other best management practices, laws and rules that apply to oregon s forest. Forest practice rules protect natural resources incl. Intro protecting oregon s natural resources is a primary purpose of oregon s forest practices act. It is also available from the offices of the department of forestry, osu extension offices and in some libraries.
Oregons strong laws and modern forest practices help bolster that sustainability. He gave an address with some of the same themes to oregons board of forestry bof the same year. The logging plans must adhere to the oregon forest practices act. Updated 2018 since it was first published in 2002, forest protection laws. Oregons forest practices act ofpa is one of the weakest forest practices laws in the. Commonly encountered rules and operating techniques are explained with text. Leaders from the forest sector helped develop these laws to guide preoperation planning, education for operators, and.
The rules are designed to protect public resources such as historic and cultural sites while maintaining a viable timber industry. Some analysis is provided based on conversations with various. Forest policy and environmental law washington forest. Oregon department of forestry administrative overview. Forest practices in oregon forest practice in oregon. Salmon, steelhead, bull trout streams forest practice act rules. Oregons smoke management plan smoke management reports, conditions, and forms.
Under oregon law, a majority of committee members must be private forest landowners and persons involved with logging or forest operations. Intro protecting oregons natural resources is a primary purpose of oregons forest practices act. The oregon forest practices act of 1971 covered most forest operations and provided protection for soil, air, water, fish, wildlife as well as forest resources. The alaska forest resources and practices act and regulations contain the best management practices bmps that guide timber harvest on state, municipal, private, and trust lands. Oregons forest protection laws and bmps know your forest. Oregon adopted the oregon forest conservation act to address reforestation and fire protection. Forest practice administrative rules and forest practices act, february 2018 current version forest practice administrative rules and forest practices act, january 2014 for reference only, see current version forest practices act technical note 1. Thats why private forestlands adjacent to one of oregons 30 designated scenic highways face additional rules to help preserve a forested view from the road. Authority of forest practices board to adopt a moratorium on. Oregon department of forestry forest practice administrative rules and forest practices act chapter 629 forest practices administration february 2018 with april 2018 corrections this publication includes the text of the forest practices act and the forest practice administrative rules as they existed on september 1, 2017.
Eric harlow, washington forest law center february 14, 2005 this paper compares forest practice regulations between oregon and washington for private forest lands. The oregon forest practices act and forest research. Forest practices illustrated is a book designed to help forest owners, loggers, and others better understand washington states forest practices rules and how they protect fish, water, wildlife, state and municipal capital improvements and other public resources. Sustainable forestry is the practice of land stewardship that integrates reforestation, growing. Oregon department of forestry forest practices compliance. The forest practices act and rules are also considered a best management practices program. Pesticides in forestryodf regulations oregon forest practices act. Increased fire risk is just one of the negative side effects of industrial logging practices that oregonians are left to bear. The forest practices act fpa provided for field inspections with authority to shut an operation down for violations and with financial recourse in the form of penalties and property.
Forest practices are activities related to growing, harvesting or processing timber and requires a. The oregon forest resources institute has published an excellent guide to the oregon forest practices act, available to order online called oregons forest protection laws. The board of forestry, the state resource agencies, and the timber industry coordinate monitoring of the act and regulations 11 aac 95. Find information on protecting cultural resources when working in the woods. Oregon department of forestry forest practice administrative.
Following is a list of the major rule changes that have occurred throughout the history of the oregon forest practices act. Thats when the state first adopted the forest practices act. Forest management policy in oregon dates back to the conservation. Nov 02, 2010 oregon forest practices amendment, also known as initiatives 42, did not appear on the november 2, 2010 statewide ballot in oregon as an initiated state statute as of july 2, the states petition drive deadline, no signatures were submitted in an effort to qualify the measure for the ballot. Oregon forest practices act posted on may 15, 2015 may 29, 2015 by elp in response to social activism and public concern regarding the impacts of forest practices beyond reforestation, leaders of the forestry sector, both private and public, began to develop the nations first comprehensive forest practices act in the late 1960s. So, back in 2011, the oregon legislature directed the department of forestry to conduct an annual study of forest practices act compliance, using an independent contractor to. Also passed was the oregon forest conservation practices act which gave the forest practices commission administration over road construction, logging practices, slash disposal, and chemical use on state lands in the three forest regions designated by the act northwest, southern, and eastern o. An illustrated manual an illustrated guide to oregon forest practices and protection laws.
The oregon forest practices act fpa sets standards for all commercial activities involving the establishment, management, or harvesting of trees on oregons forestlands. The forest practices rules board establishes standards for forest practices such as timber harvest, precommercial thinning, road construction, fertilization, and forest chemical application title 222 wac. Use the information in the table below to create stream buffers in the next steps. Forest management activities in washington state, including those on privately owned forestland, have been regulated since 1974.
Sustainable forestry practices for landowners in oregon tree planting. Oregon forest laws the forest protection act of 1971. Working forests forest practices act state of oregon. Oregon forest practices act oregon department of forestry. Find forest practices forms, fees and technical requirements to follow when working in the woods. Keeping water cold in salmon, steelhead, and bull trout ssbt streams is a part of this comprehensive set of forestry laws.
Oregon forest practices act oregon small woodlands. The publication fosters easy understanding and correct application of the oregon forest practices act and rules and the other best management practices, laws and rules that apply to. The forest practices act states that a clearcut must exceed 5 acres in size to be defined as a clearcut. How to comply with the oregon forest practices act and rules.
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