Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 629 - DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
Division 22 - FOREST RESOURCE TRUST
Section 629-022-0800 - Scope

(1) Nonindustrial Private Forest Landowners meeting the requirements of OAR 629-022-0110 may apply pursuant to 629-022-0120 for financial assistance under the cost-share program for the purpose of planning for or carrying out Practices, Consulting Services or Environmental Restoration that result in the establishment of Forest Stands or in the improved management of Forestlands for timber production, fish and wildlife, water quality and other environmental purposes.

(2) The State Forester must maintain, and revise as necessary, a list of cost-share components that exemplify the Practices, Consulting Services and Environmental Restoration that are eligible for financial assistance under the cost-share program.

(3) Depending on the agreements entered for funds received by the Forest Resource Trust pursuant to ORS 526.725, the State Forester may place limits on the scope of cost-share components available for financial assistance under the cost-share program or place additional years on the requirement to maintain the effectiveness of the cost-share Practice as specified in OAR 629-022-0820(8) and 629-022-0840(2).

(4) Landowners cannot apply for financial assistance under the cost-share program for Practices, Consulting Services or Environmental Restoration that have already been completed, or are in the process of being completed, at the time of application. Further, Landowners may not begin completing any Practices, Consulting Services or Environmental Restoration being applied for until the State Forester has approved or denied the Landowner's application under OAR 629-022-0810.

(5) Practices, Consulting Services or Environmental Restoration that are likely to result in Ecosystem Services that have a reasonable chance of securing a net economic benefit from payments for these services within the maintenance period for the effectiveness of the Practice as defined in OAR 629-022-0820(8) are not eligible for cost-share reimbursement payments.