Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 629 - DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
Division 22 - FOREST RESOURCE TRUST
Section 629-022-0080 - State Forester Exceptions to these Rules
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
The State Forester may issue an exception to these rules so as to approve Projects that:
(1) Assist a Landowner in meeting reforestation obligations under OAR 629-610-0070 where such approval will lead to the establishment of a Forest Stand that the Landowner agrees to manage above the reforestation stocking standards in the Forest Practices Act and in 629-610-020 or as otherwise specified in the Loan Program Contract, until the conditions in 629-022-0250, Life of the Contract, are met.
(2) Contain an Environmental Restoration that results in a non-forest native vegetation habitat condition (e.g., oak savanna) important to and consistent with conservation plans or strategies adopted by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 526.700 - 526.730 & 526.745
Stats. Implemented: ORS 526.695 - 526.775
