Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 629 - DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
Division 43 - FIRE PREVENTION
Section 629-043-0005 - Snag Falling
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 629-043-0005
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) Pursuant to ORS 477.565(1):
(a) Operators must fell all snags which, in
the judgment of the forester, constitute a fire hazard, when directed by the
forester in written order.
(b) The
forester may only require the felling of snags which:
(A) Are necessary to prevent the spread of
fire; and
(B) Are over 15 feet in
height and within 100 feet distance of a landing.
(2) Pursuant to ORS 477.565(2):
(a) Operators must fell all snags which, in
the judgment of the forester, constitute a fire hazard, when directed by the
forester in written order.
(b) The
forester may only require the felling of snags which are:
(A) Necessary to prevent the spread of fire
on forestland west of the summit of the Cascade Mountains; and
(B) Over 15 feet in height and over 12 inches
in diameter.
(3) The forester must:
(a) When determining whether snags constitute
a fire hazard, give due consideration to:
(A)
The topography of the operation area;
(B) The number and location of snags in and
near the operation area; and
(C)
The frequency of lightning in the operation area;
(b) When issuing written orders, specify if
the felling of snags is to be completed before or concurrent with the operation
of power driven machinery (other than power saws);
(4) The forester may, in written order, require additional snags in an operation area to be felled if, in the judgment of the forester, conditions so warrant.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 477.565
Stats. Implemented: ORS 477.565
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