Or. Admin. Code § 629-043-0005

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

Section 629-043-0005 - Snag Falling

(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.

Or. Admin. Code § 629-043-0005

FB 17, f. & ef. 5-12-68; FB 8-1986, f. & ef. 9-25-86; DOF 9-1998, f. & cert. ef. 6-3-98; DOF 2-2017, f. 6-9-17, cert. ef. 7/1/2017

Stat. Auth.: ORS 477.565

Stats. Implemented: ORS 477.565