1. (1) In Western Oregon, for seeps and springs located within the distances described in Table 1, the operator:

   1. (a) Shall retain all trees within 35 feet of the seeps and springs. Shall extend the designated riparian management area widths in Table 1, if necessary, to retain all trees beyond the seep or spring up to a maximum of 35 feet. No additional tree retention area shall be required if the 35 feet of tree retention already exists within the retention area described in Table 1. The operator shall limit the length of additional tree retention area along the stream to the seep and spring feature length.

   2. (b) Is encouraged to retain trees that meet the wildlife leave trees requirements within harvest type 2 or harvest type 3 units, pursuant to ORS 527.676, that are immediately adjacent to seeps and springs, as described in OAR 629-655-0000.

      [Table 1. Western Oregon Standard Practice Vegetation Retention Riparian Management Area Distances]

2. (2) In Eastern Oregon, for seeps and springs located within the inner zone distances described in Table 2, the operator:

   1. (a) Shall retain all trees within 35 feet of seeps and springs by extending the riparian management area inner zone widths designated in Table 2, as needed. No additional tree retention area shall be required if the 35 feet of tree retention already exists within the retention area within inner zone described in Table 2. The operator shall limit the length of additional tree retention area along the stream to the seep and spring feature length. These rules do not apply to seeps and springs that are identified as important springs, as described in OAR 629-645-0000.

   2. (b) Is encouraged to retain trees that meet the wildlife leave trees requirements within harvest type 2 or harvest type 3 units, pursuant to ORS 527.676, that are immediately adjacent to seeps and springs as described in OAR 629-655-0000.

      [Table 2: Eastern Oregon Standard Practice Vegetation Retention Riparian Management Area Distances]

3. (3) In both Western Oregon and Eastern Oregon, for side channels and wetlands that extend beyond riparian management areas described in Tables 1 and 2, the operator shall expand the tree retention area to entirely include any stream-associated wetland plus at least 25 additional feet.

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Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 527.710 & Section 2(1), Chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 527.715, 527.765 & Section 2(2), Chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022

History

DOF 16-2024, amend filed 02/21/2024, effective 02/21/2024
DOF 14-2024, minor correction filed 01/04/2024, effective 01/04/2024
DOF 7-2022, adopt filed 11/21/2022, effective 01/01/2024