Fees

License Fee	Description	Exemptions
		None

Description

Any commercial activity related to the establishment, management, or harvest of forest tree species on non-federal and non-tribal forestland is regulated under the Oregon Forest Practices Act (ORS 527) and the Fire Protection statutes (ORS 477). The Oregon Forest Practices Act and administrative rules are Oregon's legally mandated best management practices for forest management that encourage economic efficient forest practices and ensure sound resource management.

The forest practice rules apply to harvesting, reforestation, road construction and repair, slash treatment (treetops, branches, brush and tree limbs left on the ground after a logging operation), chemical use and protection of streams, lakes and wetlands. Sensitive resource sites, such as bird nesting and roosting locations, and threatened and endangered species sites are also protected under the rules.

The first important requirement is to inform the Oregon Department of Forestry that forest operation is planned. The Notification of Operation must be filed with an office of the Oregon Department of Forestry at least 15 days prior to beginning the activity. Oregon Department of Forestry will provide information to the operator and landowner to guide the operation for compliance forest practices an fire regulations. The department may also provide information about forest management incentive programs.

Duration

Varies, please see other information section.

Renewal Information

None

Duplicate License Requirements

None

Processing Time

Processing Time	Description
2-3 Weeks