The private forests division oversees oregons forest practices act. Oregon forest landowners meet some of the strictest environmental standards in the world through compliance with the oregon forest practices act. Keeping water cold in salmon, steelhead, and bull trout ssbt streams is a part of this. In 2011, the oregon legislature directed the oregon department of forestry odf to conduct an audit of timber harvest practices regulated under the oregon forest practices act fpa and to use a private contractor. Intro protecting oregons natural resources is a primary purpose of oregons forest practices act. 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. Oregons forest practices act requires strict tree planting standards, timetables and established trees freetogrow within six years after logging completion. 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. Oregon forest laws the forest protection act of 1971. 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. Enacted in 1971, and modified many times since, the act regulates stream and water quality protection, timber harvesting, tree planting, road construction and maintenance, air quality from prescribed burning, chemical use and other practices on private forest lands. Sustainable forestry practices for landowners in oregon. The forest practices act wound its way through the oregon legislature in the winter and spring of 1971.
Promulgation of all forest practices rules shall be accomplished so that compliance with such forest practices rules will achieve compliance with the water quality laws. 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. Governors proclamation governor kate brown proclaims october 2127, 2018, to be oregon forest products week in oregon. Anyone interested in learning about the oregon forest. Draft rules to allow wildlife food plots in oregon forestlands are now open for comment. Forest management policy in oregon dates back to the conservation. Oregon department of forestry administrative overview. This publication includes the text of the forest practices act and the forest practice. An initial audit of 200 sites was completed in december 20. Study flashcards on oregon laws and safety pesticide test at. The federal aviation administration and the oregon forest practices act. Forest policy and environmental law washington forest.
The majority of streams in the study area are small, nonfish bearing. Those lands are governed by the oregon forest practices act, or. Oregon forest practices act oregon small woodlands. The forest practices act streamside tree retention rule or. An illustrated manual an illustrated guide to oregon forest practices and protection laws. Economic impact of proposed oregon forest practices rules on industrial forest lands in the oregon coast range. 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 collect data from a. Landowner perceptions of potential changes to riparian. The oregon forest practices act reflects oregonians desires to use and enjoy oregons forests and protect its natural resources. Leaders from the forest sector helped develop these laws to guide preoperation planning, education for operators, and cooperative efforts. Oregon forest practices administrative rules and forest practices act. Economic impact of proposed oregon forest practices rules.
In january 2012, the board of forestry determined, on the basis of a study called. In the past, some forestland owners have requested in testimony to the board of forestry that the oregon forest practices act be used as a basis for communicating to the global forest products marketplace that oregon forest products come from wellmanaged forests. The forest practices act streamside tree retention rule or shade rule updated june 2014 retaining trees near fishbearing streams is an important component of the idaho forest practices act. Oregon about blog the oregon department of forestry protects 16 million acres of oregons public and private forestlands from wildfire, manages 800,000 acres of oregons state forests, enforces the oregon forest practices act and other rules and laws to conserve oregons forests. Shade over streams benefits fish habitat in a myriad of ways, primarily by contributing to keeping water cool enough for successful spawning. The oregon department of forestry enforces the forest practices act on private land. Known as house bill 1624, it passed the house, 499, and the senate, 270. 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. Forest practice administrative rules oregon state library. The oregon forest practices act reflects oregonians desires to use and enjoy oregon s forests and protect its natural resources.
Oregon forest practices act standards for all commercial activities on or forestland. Oregon became the first state to implement a comprehensive set of laws governing forest practices, with the oregon forest practices act ofpa. 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. The study tacks important questions about the effects of logging across entire watersheds. The oregon forest practices act fpa sets standards for all commercial activities involving the establishment, management, or harvesting of trees on oregon s forestlands. Forest management activities in washington state, including those on privately owned forestland, have been regulated since 1974. Thats when the state first adopted the forest practices act. The results were disturbing and helped drive four decades of research and reform that dramatically altered harvest practices and restored habitat for fish. The oregon forest practices act fpa sets standards for all commercial activities involving the establishment, management, or harvesting of trees on oregons forestlands.
Oregon forest practices act oregon department of forestry. Reform the oregon forest practices act mail tribune. What state agency administers in charge ofthe epa worker protection standard in oregon. It is also available from the offices of the department of. January 2010 oregon forest practices act 2 21 filling means the deposit by artificial means of any materials, organic or inorganic. Oregons smoke management plan smoke management reports, conditions, and forms. This paper will describe two such acts, the zbergnejedly act of california and the forest practices act of oregon. The oregon forest practices act ofpa was the first law of its kind in the u.
The survey included a brief overview of the op tions for proposed changes to streamside buffers for small and medium fishbearing streams within the study area. Forest practices are activities related to growing, harvesting or processing timber and requires a permit. Landowner perceptions of potential changes to riparian rules under the forest practices act in oregon. The oregon forest practices act and other policy activities of state government are the arenas where we study forest policy actions and act as policy educators. In 1975, a hallmark study on oregons alsea watershed analyzed the impact on stream temperatures from thenstandard forest harvest practices. Evolution of oregons forest practice rules, 19721993. Oregon department of forestry forest practices compliance.
Udtupdate presentation to the oregon board of forestry 5 september 20125 september 2012 agenda item 3 attachment 4 page 1 of 21. The oregon forest practices act fpa sets standards for all commercial. My first experience with the fpa was in july of 1972 when the fpa had just become effective. The purpose of the hinkle creek paired watershed study is to test the effectiveness of the oregon forest practices act ofpa and modern logging systems in protecting forest streams during harvest operations. Yet they may choose to meet additional standards to gain recognition from independent, thirdparty forest sustainability certification systems. Following is a list of the major rule changes that have occurred throughout the history of the oregon forest practices act. Odf is responsible for enforcing those requirements by. The forest practices act and rules are also considered a best management practices program. Working forests forest practices act state of oregon. Oregon forest practices administrative rules and abridged forest practices act. This list captures the major efforts resulting from legislative changes or responses to noted problems in forest practices. Oregon adopted the oregon forest conservation act to address reforestation and fire protection.
Governs how forest management activities are conducted on private forestland. Top 75 forest blogs and websites about forestry in 2020. 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. A recent study of the 20 douglas fire by leading scientists at oregon state and humboldt state universities confirmed the forests most likely to burn. Forest practices effectivenessforest practices effectiveness. The oregon forest practices act and forest research. View or order the publications and products described below. Table 1 lists the stream buffer widths used as riparian management areas rmas in western oregon. For purposes of the oregon forest practices act, forestland site classes are grouped into three categories. Oregons forest practice rules, including many streams that are habitat for. Oregon law gives the board of forestry primary responsibility to interpret the fpa and set rules for forest practices.
Oregon forest laws oregon forest resources institute. The oregon forest practices act governs activity around streams in forested. Forest practice administrative rules and forest practices act. Views on the proposed changes to streamside buffers. Oregons forest protection laws and bmps know your forest. Oregon department of forestry forest practice administrative rules. The law states that continuous growing and harvesting trees is the leading use of private forestland. 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. Oregon forest practices act sauvie island, oregon february. The oregon forest resources institute works closely with the scientific and academic communities to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of the information it provides through this website and other education programs.
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