1. (1) Pursuant to ORS 477.565(1):

   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.

   2. (b) The forester may only require the felling of snags which:

      1. (A) Are necessary to prevent the spread of fire; and
      2. (B) Are over 15 feet in height and within 100 feet distance of a landing.

2. (2) Pursuant to ORS 477.565(2):

   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.

   2. (b) The forester may only require the felling of snags which are:

      1. (A) Necessary to prevent the spread of fire on forestland west of the summit of the Cascade Mountains; and
      2. (B) Over 15 feet in height and over 12 inches in diameter.

3. (3) The forester must:

   1. (a) When determining whether snags constitute a fire hazard, give due consideration to:

      1. (A) The topography of the operation area;
      2. (B) The number and location of snags in and near the operation area; and
      3. (C) The frequency of lightning in the operation area;
   2. (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. (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.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 477.565

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 477.565

History

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