- (1) Operators and the State Forester shall share responsibility to identify high landslide hazard locations for timber harvesting and road construction to protect natural resources and public safety.
- (2) For operations with potential downslope risk to public safety from shallow, rapidly moving landslides, the shared responsibility includes identifying and evaluating the risk using methods described in OAR 629-623-0100 through 0300. For intermediate and substantial levels of risk, the practices described in OAR 629-623-0400 through 0800 shall also apply. The department shall publish Forest Practices Technical Guidance to explain how to implement this rule.
- (3) Operators shall not construct skid roads on high landslide hazard locations.
- (4) Operators shall not operate ground-based equipment on high landslide hazard locations.
- (5) Operators shall prevent deep or extensive ground disturbance on high landslide hazard locations during log felling and yarding operations.
- (6) Operators concerned about the application of these standards to a specific operation may consult with the State Forester to obtain an evaluation of their harvesting plan and its likelihood of compliance with the standards.
Statutory/Other Authority
ORS 527.710 & Section 2(1), Chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022
Statutes/Other Implemented
ORS 527.710, 527.715, 527.765 & Section 2(2), Chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022
History
DOF 7-2022, amend filed 11/21/2022, effective 01/01/2024
DOF 2-2003, f. 6-19-03, cert. ef. 7-1-03
DOF 1-2003(Temp), f. & cert. ef. 1-29-03 thru 7-27-03
DOF 12-2002, f. 12-9-02 cert. ef. 1-1-03
FB 9-1996, f. 12-2-96, cert. ef. 1-1-97