Or. Admin. Code § 635-430-0375

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

Section 635-430-0375 - Riparian Conservation and Management Practices

Conservation and management practices appropriate to achieve the objectives of OAR 635-430-0350 may include, but are not limited to:

(1) Protecting existing native vegetation;

(2) Planting native trees, shrubs, grasses and other native vegetation;

(3) Removing invasive, non-native vegetation that threatens native plant communities;

(4) Control of invasive, non-native fish or wildlife that threaten native wildlife species;

(5) Burning as prescribed by the Department to maintain fire-dependent native vegetation;

(6) Fencing to protect wildlife habitat or plant communities;

(7) Increasing habitat diversity by practices such as placing downed, woody material, preserving or creating standing dead trees, creating ponds, or other methods approved by the Department;

(8) Placing boulders, logs and other appropriate materials in streams to enhance fish habitat;

(9) Removing buildings, pavements and other man-made features;

(10) Grading altered land areas to restore original hydrology and natural topography;

(11) Restoring, enhancing or creating wetlands;

(12) Establishing vegetative buffers or structural setbacks adjacent to wildlife habitats.

Or. Admin. Code § 635-430-0375

DFW 115-2004, f. & cert. ef. 11-26-04

Stat. Auth.: ORS 308A.383, 496.138 & 506.119

Stats. Implemented: ORS 308A.350 - 308A.383