(2) Nothing in ORS 527.740 to 527.750 is intended to apply to cutting of trees that is for growth enhancement treatments, as defined by the State Forester, such as thinning or precommercial thinning.
(3) The State Board of Forestry may modify or waive the limitations and requirements of ORS 527.676, 527.740, 527.750 and 527.755 for the purposes of a bona fide research project conducted by:
(a) A federal agency;
(b) Agencies of the executive department, as defined in ORS 174.112;
(c) An educational institution; or
(d) A private landowner.
(4) The State Board of Forestry may agree as a term of a stewardship agreement entered into under ORS 541.973 to modify or waive the limitations and requirements of ORS 527.676, 527.740, 527.750 and 527.755.
(5) The State Board of Forestry may modify or waive the limitations and requirements of ORS 527.676, 527.740, 527.750 and 527.755 for the purpose of an operation for the planting, growing, managing or harvesting of hardwood timber, including but not limited to hybrid cottonwood, if:
(a) The timber is grown on land that has been prepared by intensive cultivation methods and is cleared of competing vegetation for at least three years after planting;
(b) The timber is harvested on a rotation cycle of more than 12 years and less than 20 years after planting; and
(c) The timber is subject to intensive agricultural practices, including but not limited to fertilization, cultivation, irrigation, insect control and disease control. [1991 c.919 §3; 1993 c.657 §5; 1995 s.s. c.3 §39r; 1996 c.9 §20; 2008 c.11 §1]
Note: Sections 1 and 2, chapter 16, Oregon Laws 2020 (first special session), provide:
Sec. 1. Mediation sessions related to aquatic and riparian-dependent species. (1) The Governor shall facilitate the organization and holding of one or more mediation sessions between representatives of the forest industry and representatives of environmental interests in accordance with the Memorandum of Understanding announced by the Governor on February 10, 2020. The Governor shall limit participation in the mediation sessions to not more than 12 representatives, but may not limit such third party assistance as the representatives may require.
(2) The purpose of the mediation sessions shall be to develop an approach to evaluate and jointly recommend substantive and procedural changes to Oregon Forest Practices Act laws and regulations to advance the attainment of federal regulatory assurances for aquatic and riparian-dependent species.
(3) The Governor shall organize the mediation sessions with the goal of fulfilling the purpose described in subsection (2) of this section no later than 18 months after the effective date of this 2020 special session Act [July 7, 2020].
(4) Except as provided in ORS 36.220 (1) to (4), mediation sessions described in this section are not subject to ORS 36.220 to 36.238 or 192.610 to 192.690. [2020 s.s.1 c.16 §1]
Sec. 2. Section 1 of this 2020 special session Act is repealed on January 2, 2023. [2020 s.s.1 c.16 §2]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 14 - Drugs and Alcohol, Fire Protection, Natural Resources
Chapter 527 - Pest Control; Forest Practices
Section 527.310 - Definitions for ORS 527.310 to 527.370.
Section 527.315 - Process components.
Section 527.346 - State Forester to assist owners unable to take action against pest.
Section 527.610 - Short title.
Section 527.620 - Definitions for ORS 527.610 to 527.770.
Section 527.630 - Policy; rules.
Section 527.650 - Forest practice committees; members; qualifications; appointment; terms.
Section 527.678 - Wildlife food plots; rules.
Section 527.683 - Notice of violation.
Section 527.685 - Civil penalty considerations; rules.
Section 527.687 - Civil penalty procedure.
Section 527.714 - Types of rules; procedure; findings necessary; rule analysis.
Section 527.740 - Harvest type 3 limitations; exceptions.
Section 527.745 - Reforestation of certain harvest types; adoption of standards; rules.
Section 527.750 - Exceeding harvest type 3 size limitation; conditions; rules.
Section 527.755 - Scenic highways; visually sensitive corridors; operations restricted; exemptions.
Section 527.760 - Reforestation exemptions for land use changes.
Section 527.765 - Best management practices to maintain water quality; rules.
Section 527.780 - Exemption from liability for trees or debris left on property.
Section 527.785 - Exemption from liability for large woody debris left on property.
Section 527.786 - Definitions.
Section 527.787 - Registering to receive notice of pesticide application.
Section 527.788 - Notice to State Forestry Department of proposed pesticide application.
Section 527.789 - Notice to nearby recipient of proposed pesticide application.
Section 527.790 - Notice to State Forestry Department prior to pesticide application.
Section 527.791 - Verifying completion of pesticide application.
Section 527.792 - Designation of forestland units.
Section 527.793 - Failure to send notice; penalties.
Section 527.794 - Department reporting system.
Section 527.795 - Daily spray records; penalties.
Section 527.796 - Interference with pesticide application; penalties.
Section 527.797 - Limitations on pesticide applications.
Section 527.798 - Reporting points of diversion.