Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.047 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.047
Logging permit: Suspension and revocation
Status: in_force

Any logging permit may be suspended or revoked for any of the following reasons:

1. Failure to comply with: (a) The forest practice rules or regulations; (b) The conditions of the permit; (c) The original logging plan; or (d) Any accepted alternate logging plan.

2. Refusal to allow any inspection by the State Forester Firewarden or the agent of the State Forester Firewarden.

3. Inadequate performance bond.

4. Operating ground-based equipment on saturated soil.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.070 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.070
Required practices to prevent and suppress fire
Status: in_force

The fire prevention and suppression practices of every timber owner or operator conducting logging operations in this State must include, without limitation, lopping and scattering limbs from unutilized portions of trees and reproduction, felled or knocked down by logging or construction, within 100 feet of the traveled surface of any public road and main logging roads. Such lopping and scattering must be performed currently in the course of operations. In areas where a timber owner or operator chooses to pile and burn lopped slash, the slash must be piled and burned where the burning will not damage residual trees or reproduction. The piled slash must be burned at a safe time as determined by the State Forester Firewarden. Piles that fail to burn clean must be repiled and burned. All reasonable precautions must be taken to confine such burning to the piled slash.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.012 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.012
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defined in NRS 528.014 to 528.0263 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in such sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.010 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.010
Unlawful cutting or removal of timber from land held by inchoate title or title less than fee simple; penalty
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for any person or corporation to cut down or remove, or cause to be cut down or removed, any wood, timber or trees on or from any land in this state, to which land this state or any person or corporation has or may have an inchoate title, or any title less than fee simple. The provisions of this subsection apply to the owner of such inchoate title, or title less than fee simple, the same as to other persons and corporations.

2. If any owner of an inchoate title to land in this state, or title to such land less than fee simple, or any other person or corporation, violates the provisions of subsection 1, such person or corporation is guilty of a public offense, as prescribed in NRS 193.155 , proportionate to the value of the trees, wood or timber cut down or removed, and in no event less than a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.100 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.100
Unlawful acts; regulations of State Forester Firewarden; exception for necessary cutting or trimming by public utility or logging operation
Status: reserved

1. Except as otherwise provided by law, it is unlawful for any person, firm, company or corporation, his, her, its or their agent or agents, willfully or negligently to cut, destroy, mutilate, remove or possess any Christmas tree, cactus, yucca or branches thereof, or knowingly transport or sell any Christmas tree, cactus, yucca or its branches from any of the lands owned by or under the jurisdiction of the State of Nevada or its counties, or on any reserved or unreserved lands owned by the United States, or from any privately owned lands, without written permission from the legal owner, or the legal owner’s duly authorized agent, specifying locality by legal land description and number of plants to be removed or possessed.

2. For the purpose of sustaining productivity and preservation of the water-supplying functions of Nevada forest lands, the State Forester Firewarden shall adopt such reasonable regulations governing removal or possession of Christmas trees, cacti or yucca as are deemed necessary.

3. This section does not apply to necessary cutting or trimming of such plants if done for maintenance of electric power lines, telephone lines or other property of a public utility, or to a logging operation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.250 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.250
Unlawful without written permit; penalty; enforcement
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for any person, firm, company or corporation to use a mechanical device to harvest cones or pine nuts from a pinon tree on lands owned by or under the control of the State of Nevada, or on any private lands without a written permit therefor from the owner or occupant of the land or the authorized agent of the owner or occupant.

2. Any violation of the provisions of this section is a misdemeanor.

3. The State Forester Firewarden and his or her representatives and all peace officers shall enforce the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.014 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.014
“d.b.h.” defined
Status: in_force

“d.b.h.” means “diameter breast high” measured outside the bark at 4.5 feet above average ground level.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.120 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.120
Land suitable for program of conservation: Negotiation for acceptance; revegetation, protection and management on behalf of State
Status: in_force

The Division may, subject to the approval of the Director and the State Land Registrar, and pursuant to NRS 321.001 and 321.003 :

1. Negotiate for the acceptance of any land suitable for a program of conservation; and

2. Revegetate, protect and manage that land on behalf of the State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.083 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.083
Timberland conversion certificate: Conversion plan; affidavit; performance bond
Status: in_force

An application for a timberland conversion certificate shall be accompanied by the following:

1. A conversion plan on a form prescribed by the State Forester Firewarden, which shall set forth in detail information pertaining to: (a) The present and future use of such land; (b) The soil and topography of such land; (c) The conversion techniques; (d) The conversion time schedule; and (e) Such other information as the State Forester Firewarden may require.

2. An affidavit on a form prescribed by the State Forester Firewarden, which shall include: (a) The name of the applicant; (b) The nature of the use to which such land is to be devoted; (c) The dates when such conversion is to commence and be completed; and (d) The signature of the applicant.

3. A performance bond of not less than an amount equal to $75 for each acre of the land to be converted, which shall be conditioned on compliance with the provisions of the timberland conversion certificate, and shall insure the cost of any needed stabilization, revegetation or rehabilitation work. Such performance bond shall be in one of the following forms: (a) A surety bond with a surety qualified to do business in this state; or (b) A personal bond accompanied by a surety bond, certificate of deposit or treasury note in the required amount.

4. Such additional information as the applicant may desire to submit or as the State Forester Firewarden may require.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.085 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.085
Timberland conversion certificate: Contents; not transferable; renewal
Status: in_force

1. A timberland conversion certificate shall include: (a) The name and address of the holder. (b) The legal description of the land to which it is applicable. (c) The period of time for which it is valid. (d) Any exemption granted from any provision of this chapter or any forest practice rule or regulation. (e) Any additional conditions or requirements imposed.

2. Such certificate is not transferable or assignable, but may be renewed by the holder upon a satisfactory showing of cause and necessity.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.050 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.050
Stocking requirements after completion of logging operations
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, every timber owner or operator conducting logging operations within this state shall cause the harvest area to be minimally stocked not later than 5 years after completion of the logging operations.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply: (a) If trees are being removed to change the use of the land from forest production to another use, but the timber owner or the agent of the timber owner shall obtain a timberland conversion certificate as provided in this chapter; or (b) To a logging operation that only involves the salvage of dead timber.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.060 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.060
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 527.060 to 527.120 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. “Cactus” includes any member of the Cactaceae family.

2. “Christmas tree” includes any evergreen tree or part thereof cut and removed from the place where grown without the foliage being removed.

3. “Yucca” includes any member of the genus Yucca.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.098 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.098
“Urban forestry” defined
Status: in_force

“ Urban forestry ” means the science of developing, caring for or cultivating conservation plant materials in an urban environment to enhance air and water quality, provide shade protection, stabilize soils, promote water conservation, reduce noise levels, reduce fire hazards, improve human health, provide wildlife habitat, sustain local economies and improve esthetics.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.260 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.260
Legislative finding
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds that: (a) The economic growth of the State of Nevada has been attended with some serious and unfortunate consequences. Nevada has experienced the extermination or extirpation of some of its native species of flora. Serious losses have occurred and are occurring in other species of flora with important economic, educational, historical, political, recreational, scientific and aesthetic values. (b) The people of the State of Nevada have an obligation to conserve and protect the various species of flora which are threatened with extinction.

2. The purpose of NRS 527.260 to 527.300 , inclusive, is to provide a program for the conservation, protection, restoration and propagation of selected species of flora and for the perpetuation of the habitats of such species.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.0175 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.0175
“Logging operation” defined
Status: in_force

“ Logging operation ” means the commercial harvesting of trees by a timber owner or the agent of a timber owner by felling, skidding, forwarding or yarding, onsite processing and loading of trees or logs onto trucks.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.132 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.132
“Historically underserved community” defined
Status: in_force

“Historically underserved community” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 704.78343 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.133 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.133
“Urban and community forest” defined
Status: in_force

“ Urban and community forest ” means native or introduced trees and related plant materials in or near urban or community areas, including, without limitation, urban and community watersheds, soils, natural riparian habitats, street trees, park trees and residential trees.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.021 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.021
“Operating area” defined
Status: in_force

“Operating area” means any of the following:

1. A strip of land 100 feet on each side of the centerline of any private logging-truck road.

2. Any area occupied by or within one-quarter mile of any active logging camp or active sawmill, or upon which construction work is in progress, and owned or controlled by the operator.

3. That area on which timber or forest operations are being carried on during the current season.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.026 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.026
“Thrifty trees” defined
Status: in_force

“ Thrifty trees ” means trees with healthy foliage, a live crown ratio of at least 40 percent and a generally healthy appearance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.0255 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.0255
“Stream” defined
Status: in_force

“ Stream ” means a perennial or intermittent natural watercourse that supports riparian vegetation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.090 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.090
Penalty
Status: in_force

Any person who violates any of the provisions of NRS 528.010 to 528.090 , inclusive, or any of the rules or regulations made under the authority of NRS 528.010 to 528.090 , inclusive, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.020 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.020
Unlawful cutting or removal of timber from state land; penalty
Status: in_force

If any person cuts down or removes any tree, wood or timber from any land in this state, to which this state has a fee simple title, or an inchoate title, by reason of grant from the United States, such person is guilty of a public offense, as prescribed in NRS 193.155 , proportionate to the value of the trees, wood or timber cut down or removed, and in no event less than a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.110 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.110
Confiscation of plants unlawfully removed or possessed; sale; disposition of proceeds
Status: in_force

1. Except as provided in subsection 3, the State Forester Firewarden, or the State Forester Firewarden’s duly authorized agent, officials of the United States Forest Service or of the Bureau of Land Management, and peace officers are hereby authorized to confiscate Christmas trees, cacti or yucca which are removed or possessed in a manner not authorized by law. Plants which are confiscated shall be sold to the highest bidder therefor, by the sheriff of the county wherein the plants were confiscated. The sale shall be held by the sheriff in a like manner as on an execution.

2. If it is determined that the plants originated on privately owned lands, the owner thereof shall be notified of the sale, and the proceeds of the sale, after deducting the costs thereof, shall be paid over to the owner.

3. If the owner of the lands cannot be determined, or if the plants originated on state lands, the State Forester Firewarden may dispose of the plants without selling them to the highest bidder. If the plants are sold, the net proceeds of sale shall be deposited in the State General Fund.

4. If the plants originated on land owned by the Government of the United States, the net proceeds shall be paid over to the federal agency administering the lands.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.082 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.082
Timberland conversion certificate: Required for conversion of timber lands to other use; application
Status: in_force

1. Any timber owner whose timberland is to be devoted to any use other than the growing of timber shall file an application for a timberland conversion certificate with the State Forester Firewarden.

2. Such application shall be on a form prescribed by the State Forester Firewarden and shall include the following information: (a) The name of the timber owner and his or her address. (b) The legal description of the land to be converted. (c) The approximate number of acres to be converted.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.150 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.150
Report concerning fire prevention and forest health in Lake Tahoe Basin; contents of report
Status: in_force

1. On or before January 1 of each year, the State Forester Firewarden shall, in coordination and cooperation with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the fire chiefs within the Lake Tahoe Basin, submit a report concerning fire prevention and forest health in the Nevada portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin to: (a) The Legislative Committee for the Review and Oversight of the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and Marlette Lake Water System created by NRS 218E.555 and to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature; (b) The Governor; (c) The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency; and (d) Each United States Senator and Representative in Congress who is elected to represent the State of Nevada.

2. The report submitted by the State Forester Firewarden pursuant to subsection 1 must address, without limitation: (a) The status of: (1) The implementation of plans for the prevention of fires in the Nevada portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin, including, without limitation, plans relating to the reduction of fuel for fires; (2) Efforts concerning forest restoration in the Nevada portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin; and (3) Efforts concerning rehabilitation of vegetation, if any, as a result of a fire or other event which significantly disturbs the vegetation in the Nevada portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin. (b) Compliance with: (1) The goals and policies for fire prevention and forest health in the Nevada portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin; and (2) Any recommendations concerning fire prevention or public safety made by any fire department or fire protection district in the Nevada portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin. (c) Any efforts to: (1) Increase public awareness in the Nevada portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin regarding fire prevention and public safety; and (2) Coordinate with other federal, state, local and private entities with regard to projects to reduce fire hazards in the Nevada portion of the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.097 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.097
“Revegetation” defined
Status: in_force

“ Revegetation ” means planting and cultivation of conservation plant materials which are indigenous or adaptable to the native landscapes and urban areas of Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.0263 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.0263
“Timber owner” defined
Status: in_force

“ Timber owner ” means a person or entity who owns a tree-dominated landscape which is naturally capable of supporting minimally stocked stands of native trees in perpetuity, and is not otherwise devoted to nonforestry commercial or urban uses.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.0552 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.0552
Control of erosion: Outsloped drainage in lieu of water breaks or culverts
Status: in_force

1. Outsloped drainage structures may be constructed in lieu of water breaks or culverts. Such structures may be outsloped dips or the entire traveled surface may be outsloped with sections of berm removed at periodic intervals to permit water to flow from the traveled surface.

2. The requirements of NRS 528.0551 with respect to the time for construction and the location and spacing of water breaks and culverts shall apply to outsloped drainage structures constructed pursuant to the provisions of subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.105 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.105
Operation and management of state nurseries by State Forester Firewarden; powers; fee schedule for plant materials distributed; regulations; penalty
Status: in_force

1. Any state nursery authorized by NRS 528.100 must be operated under management of the State Forester Firewarden and must propagate stock for uses as provided in this section.

2. The State Forester Firewarden may: (a) Purchase nursery stock, seed and other conservation plant materials. (b) Engage in seed, tree and plant development research. (c) Demonstrate methods of conservation plant material planting, propagation and landscaping to public or private organizations or individuals. (d) Distribute conservation plant materials for planting on public property for the purposes of soil erosion control, windbreaks, noise abatement, revegetation, greenbelts, greenstrips, reduction of fire hazards, xeriscaping, watershed protection, providing wildlife habitat, improving human health, sustaining local economies and beautification. (e) Distribute conservation plant materials for planting on private property for the purposes of production of forest or wood-lot products, soil erosion control, windbreaks, noise abatement, revegetation, greenbelts, greenstrips, reduction of fire hazards, xeriscaping, water conservation and providing wildlife habitat. (f) Charge and collect for all plant materials distributed under paragraphs (d) and (e) in accordance with a fee schedule developed by the State Forester Firewarden and approved by the Director.

3. Conservation plant materials distributed by the State Forester Firewarden under the provisions of paragraph (e) of subsection 2 must be used only for the purposes therein set forth. The State Forester Firewarden may set by regulation the criteria for eligibility for distribution of plants under paragraph (e) of subsection 2.

4. Any person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.0173 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.0173
“Ground-based equipment” defined
Status: in_force

“ Ground-based equipment ” means mobile equipment, including, without limitation, tractors, dozers, skidders, excavators, loaders, mechanized harvesters and forwarders, that are used for harvesting, site preparation or slash hazard reduction.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.134 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.134
“Urban and community forestry” defined
Status: in_force

“ Urban and community forestry ” means the science of developing, caring for, cultivating, managing and maintaining native and introduced trees and related plant materials in an urban or community environment to enhance air and water quality, provide shade protection, stabilize soils, promote water conservation, reduce noise levels, reduce fire hazards, improve human health, provide wildlife habitat, sustain local economies and improve esthetics.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.0554 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.0554
Control of erosion: Use of slash to retard water flow
Status: in_force

Wherever terrain or any other factor precludes proper diversion of water flow from skid trails as required by NRS 528.0551 and 528.0552 , slash shall be scattered on such skid trails in sufficient quantity to retard water flow thereon and hold erosion to a minimum.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.091 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.091
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 528.091 to 528.120 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defined in NRS 528.092 to 528.098 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.115 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.115
Cooperative agreements for research and dissemination of information
Status: in_force

1. The Division, subject to the approval of the Director, may: (a) Enter into cooperative agreements with research organizations providing for the use of Division facilities for the development of needed information concerning the propagation, establishment, protection, maintenance and use of conservation plant materials; and (b) Enter into contracts with established research organizations to obtain such information.

2. The Director and the Nevada System of Higher Education may enter into a cooperative agreement providing for the dissemination of information obtained by the Division pursuant to subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.010 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.010
Short title
Status: in_force

NRS 528.010 to 528.090 , inclusive, may be cited as the Nevada Forest Practice Act of 1955.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.136 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.136
Technical assistance to political subdivisions of State
Status: in_force

1. As part of the Urban and Community Forestry Program created pursuant to NRS 528.135 , the Division shall provide technical assistance to state and local agencies, governing bodies of cities and counties and other political subdivisions of this State in the following areas relating to urban and community forests: (a) Local and regional planning and land use; (b) The development and coordination of training programs for planting and maintaining neighborhood and local trees; (c) Urban and community forest health, including, without limitation, tree disease, insect problems, planting and maintaining trees and best practices for forest health; (d) The role of forest ecology in planning for the future of urban and community areas, including, without limitation, climate change, reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, carbon sequestration, air quality, proper watershed functions and energy conservation; (e) The retention of native trees and riparian habitats; (f) The role of urban and community forests as food forests in urban and community areas that have been designated as food deserts; and (g) Any other matter the State Forester Firewarden deems relevant.

2. The Division may provide technical assistance to state and local agencies, governing bodies of cities and counties and other political subdivisions of this State relating to the utilization and composting of organic waste.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.050 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.050
Unlawful removal or destruction of trees or flora; penalty; enforcement; exemption
Status: reserved

1. It is unlawful for any person, firm, company or corporation, his, her, its or their agent or agents, willfully or negligently: (a) To cut, destroy, mutilate, pick or remove any tree, shrub, plant, fern, wild flower, cacti, desert or montane flora, or any seeds, roots or bulbs of either or any of the foregoing from any private lands, without obtaining: (1) A written permit therefor from the owner or occupant or the duly authorized agent of the owner or occupant; and (2) If the flora: (I) Has been placed on the list of fully protected species pursuant to NRS 527.270 , a special permit issued by the State Forester Firewarden pursuant to NRS 527.270 ; and (II) Is a swamp cedar described in NRS 527.055 , a special permit issued by the State Forester Firewarden pursuant to NRS 527.055 . (b) To cut, destroy, mutilate, pick or remove any flora on any state lands under the jurisdiction of the Division of State Parks of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources without: (1) Complying with regulations of the Division of State Parks; and (2) If the flora: (I) Has been placed on the list of fully protected species pursuant to NRS 527.270 , obtaining a special permit issued by the State Forester Firewarden pursuant to NRS 527.270 ; and (II) Is a swamp cedar described in NRS 527.055 , a special permit issued by the State Forester Firewarden pursuant to NRS 527.055 . (c) To cut, destroy, mutilate, pick or remove any flora from any lands within the State of Nevada not otherwise described in paragraphs (a) and (b) without obtaining: (1) If the flora has been placed on the list of fully protected species pursuant to NRS 527.270 , a special permit issued by the State Forester Firewarden pursuant to NRS 527.270 ; and (2) If the flora is a swamp cedar described in NRS 527.055 , a special permit issued by the State Forester Firewarden pursuant to NRS 527.055 . For the purposes of this subsection, the State Forester Firewarden may establish regulations for enforcement, including the issuance of collecting permits and the designation of state and federal agencies from which such permits may be obtained.

2. Every person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a public offense proportionate to the value of the plants, flowers, trees, seeds, roots or bulbs cut, destroyed, mutilated, picked or removed, and in no event less than a misdemeanor.

3. The State Forester Firewarden and his or her representatives, public officials charged with the administration of reserved and unreserved lands belonging to the United States, and peace officers shall enforce the provisions of this section.

4. Except as to flora that has been placed on the list of fully protected species of native flora pursuant to NRS 527.270 or as to flora on state park lands regulated by the Division of State Parks, the provisions of this section do not apply to Indians who gather any such article for food or for medicinal or ceremonial use.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.030 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.030
Statement of purposes
Status: in_force

1. NRS 528.010 to 528.090 , inclusive, are adopted: (a) To establish minimum standards of forest practice and to require compliance therewith by every timber owner or operator. (b) To promote the sustained productivity of the forests of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Nevada. (c) To preserve the natural water supply of the State in the interests of the economic welfare of the State.

2. The provisions of NRS 528.010 to 528.090 , inclusive, shall not be construed in any way to condone any activity which causes significant degradation of water quality.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.044 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.044
Logging permit: Issuance; denial; hearing after denial; return of performance bond
Status: in_force

1. Within 45 days after the receipt of an application for a logging permit, the State Forester Firewarden shall either: (a) Issue an original logging permit subject to such conditions or recommendations as the State Forester Firewarden may deem necessary; or (b) Deny such permit for any of the following reasons: (1) The applicant is not the real party in interest. (2) Material misrepresentation or false statement in the application. (3) Failure to comply with the forest practice rules or regulations. (4) The logging operation as planned will cause significant soil erosion and siltation. (5) Failure to correct a violation of a previously issued permit within a period of 3 years prior to the current application. (6) Inadequate performance bond.

2. Within 10 days after the receipt of any denial, an applicant may request a hearing with the State Forester Firewarden.

3. Upon any final denial, any performance bond shall be returned to the applicant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.140 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.140
Purposes of provisions for control of forest insects and diseases; forest pests declared public nuisance
Status: in_force

1. The purposes of NRS 527.130 to 527.230 , inclusive, are to protect and preserve the forests of this state, promote the stability of forest-using industries, protect recreational wildlife, and to aid in pest and fire control.

2. Forest pests are hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.310 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.310
Decennial report: Preparation; contents; financing
Status: in_force

1. Subject to the provisions of subsection 4, the State Forester Firewarden shall cause to be prepared before December 31, 1980, and at least every 10 years thereafter, a report showing the total amount of forest and range renewable natural resources in the State of Nevada.

2. The report shall include an inventory of: (a) All nonfederal commercial forest, pinon pine and juniper woodlands, river bottom woodlands, higher elevation noncommercial forests and other forest and range renewable natural resources located within the State; and (b) All species of flora within the State that are in danger of extermination or extirpation.

3. When collecting data for the inventory the State Forester Firewarden shall obtain written permission from the landowner prior to entering any lands not owned by the State.

4. Preparation of the inventory and other components of the report shall be dependent upon the availability of federal funds for such purpose.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.270 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.270
List of fully protected species declared to be threatened with extinction; special permit required for removal or destruction
Status: in_force

A species or subspecies of native flora shall be regarded as threatened with extinction when the State Forester Firewarden, after consultation with competent authorities, determines that its existence is endangered and its survival requires assistance because of overexploitation, disease or other factors or because its habitat is threatened with destruction, drastic modification or severe curtailment. Any species declared to be threatened with extinction shall be placed on the list of fully protected species, and no member of its kind may be removed or destroyed at any time by any means except under special permit issued by the State Forester Firewarden.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.093 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.093
“Desert forestry” defined
Status: in_force

“Desert forestry” means the science of developing, caring for or cultivating conservation plant materials in an arid environment by modifying their response to adverse growing conditions while minimizing the consumptive use of water.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.060 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.060
Rules and regulations of State Forester Firewarden
Status: in_force

For the purpose of protecting from damage those trees required to be left for reserve and to leave cut-over timberland in a productive condition and to regulate timberland conversion, the State Forester Firewarden:

1. Shall make reasonable rules in relation to stump heights, felling of trees, skid trails and skid roads, other roads, landings and rigging as the State Forester Firewarden deems wise and necessary.

2. May adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 528.010 to 528.090 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.040 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.040
Construction of provisions
Status: in_force

Nothing in NRS 527.010 to 527.040 , inclusive, shall be so construed as:

1. To affect or impair the provisions of chapter 326 of NRS.

2. To prevent the cutting and using by actual settlers upon such lands as are specified in NRS 527.010 to 527.040 , inclusive, of such wood as may be necessary for domestic uses, or of such timber as may be necessary for making permanent improvements upon such lands.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.135 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.135
Creation; requirements; duties of State Forester Firewarden
Status: in_force

1. The Urban and Community Forestry Program is hereby created within the Division. The State Forester Firewarden shall administer the Program.

2. The Urban and Community Forestry Program must, without limitation, promote, create, improve and maintain urban and community forests in this State and advance and promote improvements that include, without limitation: (a) Carbon sequestration and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions; (b) Energy conservation; (c) Air and water quality; (d) Urban and community parks; (e) Riparian corridors; (f) River parkways; (g) School greening or sun-safe schoolyards; (h) Urban and community revitalization; (i) Green infrastructure and sustainable landscapes; (j) Food forests that provide access to healthy and nutritious foods in urban areas and communities that have been designated as food deserts; and (k) Solid waste prevention.

3. In carrying out the requirements of subsection 2, the State Forester Firewarden shall: (a) Develop local and regional targets for urban and community tree canopies and prioritize the development of such targets in historically underserved communities and areas that are particularly vulnerable to heat island effects. The targets must include, without limitation, local or regional targets for: (1) Urban and community forest diversity; (2) The resistance of urban and community forests to future climate conditions; (3) The resistance of urban and community forests to insects, pests and diseases; and (4) Any other target determined to be relevant by the State Forester Firewarden. (b) Cooperate with state and regional urban and community forestry organizations or associations, arboricultural organizations or associations and any other relevant federal, state or local agency, district, board or other entity or public or private organization or persons in the advancement and promotion of urban and community forests. (c) Develop and disseminate best practices for maintaining the health of urban and community forests, which may include, without limitation, the control of forest pests, insects and diseases.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.080 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.080
Additional practices required during fire season; contents and observation of fire plan; rules and regulations
Status: reserved

1. Every timber owner or operator operating during the fire season shall have a fire protection organization and program for the prevention and suppression of fires on operating areas. The timber owner or operator shall make immediate and continuing attack on all forest fires occurring in his or her operating area and upon adjacent lands owned or controlled by the operator, employing his or her normal logging crew and equipment to the extent necessary to suppress such fires, and he or she shall observe the following practices: (a) Perform loading, equipment servicing, welding and other hazardous operations over bare ground that extends at least 10 feet on all sides from such operations. (b) Obtain permits for blasting from the local forest officer, as required by law. A worker shall remain on the scene for at least 1 hour following any blasting. (c) Each year the timber owner or operator shall give written notice to the State Forester Firewarden of the timber owner's or operator's intent to commence logging operations on a specified area, prior to the commencement of operations. The State Forester Firewarden shall then furnish a standard fire plan form which the operator shall fill out and return to the State Forester Firewarden not later than 10 days prior to commencement of operations.

2. The fire plan shall be observed and shall include at least the following: (a) Names of all personnel having responsibility in fire suppression, indicating their duties and line of authority. (b) Location and number of persons ordinarily available for fire fighting. (c) Arrangement for receiving reports of fires at any and all times during the dry season, and arrangement for summoning the crew both on and off shift. (d) Lists showing the type, number and location of tools and equipment reserved for use only on fires, and, also, those units of regular operating equipment that may be used for fire fighting. (e) Legal description of logging area.

3. The State Forester Firewarden may promulgate such additional reasonable rules and regulations as he or she may deem necessary.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.016 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.016
“Division” defined
Status: in_force

“Division” means the Division of Forestry of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.150 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.150
Powers of State Forester Firewarden
Status: in_force

The State Forester may, subject to the administrative supervision of the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources:

1. Employ personnel.

2. Procure necessary equipment, supplies and services.

3. Enter into contracts in the name of the State Forester.

4. Designate or appoint as his or her representatives employees of his or her cooperators, including employees of the United States or any agency thereof.

5. Adopt reasonable regulations for effectuating the purposes of NRS 527.130 to 527.230 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.240 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.240
Declaration of state policy
Status: in_force

It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State of Nevada to protect the tree known as the single-leaf pinon ( Pinus monophylla ), which is the official state tree of the State of Nevada, which has from time immemorial been a staple food of the Indians of Nevada, and which may be threatened with extinction in the State if mechanical harvesting of its seed, the pine nut, is permitted.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.131 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.131
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 528.131 to 528.138 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defined in NRS 528.132 , 528.133 and 528.134 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.088 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.088
Timberland conversion certificate: Suspension and revocation
Status: in_force

Any timberland conversion certificate may be suspended or revoked for:

1. Failure to comply with the conditions of the certificate.

2. Any reason for which a certificate may be denied.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.018 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.018
“Lop” defined
Status: in_force

“Lop” means severing all limbs from the exposed sides of the unutilized portions of trees felled in harvesting operations so that portions of the severed limbs are in contact with the ground.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.200 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.200
State Forester Firewarden may eradicate forest pests upon failure of owner after notice; costs of eradication constitute lien; collection of costs
Status: in_force

1. If an owner fails to take appropriate measures to destroy forest pests on the owner’s property within 30 days after the service of notice to do so as provided in NRS 527.180 , the State Forester may, without further notice, take such action as the State Forester deems necessary to effect control measures to eradicate the forest pests upon the land.

2. The cost of any such control measures may be paid from the Division of Forestry Account, but the costs, or such portion thereof as the State Forester may determine, is a lien on all land of the owner within the zone of infestation.

3. The State Forester, subject to the approval of the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, may apply, on such basis as the State Forester deems equitable, any money made available to the department by the Federal Government, by the State or by any public or private agency for the purpose of controlling forest pests to defray all or any portion of the cost of control measures effected on privately owned lands.

4. Upon completion of control measures on any privately owned lands, the State Forester shall file with the board of county commissioners of the county or counties in which the lands are located an itemized and sworn statement setting forth the date when the work was done, the nature of the work and the portion of the cost thereof not defrayed by money made available under subsection 3 and chargeable to each owner upon whose lands the work was performed. The board of county commissioners shall thereupon present a bill to each owner for the costs payable by the owner, and if the owner fails for 30 days thereafter to pay the bill, it and costs must be collected in the manner in which delinquent taxes are collected.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.015 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.015
“Director” defined
Status: in_force

“Director” means the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.043 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.043
Logging permit: Logging plan; performance bond
Status: in_force

An application for a logging permit shall be accompanied by:

1. A logging plan including, without limitation, the following information: (a) An accurate topographical map showing exterior boundaries of the areas to be logged and the roads, structures and landings, existing and proposed. (b) A statement that contains the objectives of the harvest and the conditions of the stand, including, without limitation: (1) The current species composition and density of the stand; (2) The anticipated species composition and density of the stand post treatment; and (3) The current insects and diseases present at the stand. (c) The volume of timber to be removed. (d) The time required for removal of such volume. (e) The revegetation plan, if applicable. (f) The slash-disposal and cleanup plans, including, without limitation, the timing and the methods of the disposal of the slash. (g) The road construction specifications and erosion control measures. (h) The spill prevention plan. (i) An outline of the fire prevention and protection plans and procedures. (j) A description of tools and equipment suitable and available for fire fighting, and the number of persons normally available for fire fighting. (k) The minimum stocking levels of the area as approved by the State Forester Firewarden.

2. If a variance is requested pursuant to NRS 528.048 , the applicant shall also furnish the State Forester Firewarden with information and data regarding: (a) Soil characteristics; (b) Reproduction capability of the area; (c) Ground and litter cover; (d) Soil erosion hazards; (e) Natural drainage features; (f) Percent of gradient and aspect of slopes; (g) Description of the method of logging and equipment to be used; and (h) Such other information as the State Forester Firewarden may require.

3. A performance bond in an amount set by the State Forester Firewarden, which shall be conditioned upon compliance with all provisions of the logging permit, and shall be approved as to form and sufficiency by the State Forester Firewarden.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.0185 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.0185
“Minimally stocked” defined
Status: in_force

“ Minimally stocked ” means having sound, thrifty trees distributed over the growing area, excluding rocky areas, meadows and bodies of water, in which:

1. There are 250 trees per acre, at least 6 inches in height, but less than 4 inches d.b.h.;

2. There are 150 trees per acre, 4 to 6 inches d.b.h.;

3. There are 75 trees per acre, 8 to 10 inches d.b.h.;

4. There are 40 trees per acre, 12 inches d.b.h. or larger; or

5. Any other minimum stocking levels of the area as set forth in a logging plan that were approved by the State Forester Firewarden are satisfied.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.300 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.300
Powers and duties of State Forester Firewarden
Status: in_force

In carrying out the program authorized by NRS 527.260 to 527.300 , inclusive, the State Forester Firewarden, subject to the approval of the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, shall cooperate, to the maximum extent practicable, with other states and with the counties in the State of Nevada, and may enter into agreements with such other states and counties and with other legal entities for the administration and management of any area established pursuant to NRS 527.260 to 527.300 , inclusive, for the conservation, protection, restoration and propagation of species of native flora which are threatened with extinction.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.092 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.092
“Conservation plant materials” defined
Status: in_force

“ Conservation plant materials ” means those trees, shrubs and plants and the parts of such trees, shrubs and plants used for:

1. Well-established conservation purposes such as xeriscaping, windbreaks, wood lots, soil erosion control, wildlife habitation, revegetation, noise abatement, water conservation and fire control; or

2. Beautification purposes for parks, recreation areas, public rights-of-way, areas that are commonly owned, greenbelts, schools and public buildings.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.045 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.045
Logging permit: Duration; renewal
Status: in_force

Any original logging permit shall be for the period of January 1 through December 31 of the year of issuance, or for any remaining portion of such period. Such permit may be renewed upon request of the applicant, and any acceptable alternate logging plan may be submitted for consideration.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.070 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.070
Notice required for removal or possession for commercial purposes; registration and permit
Status: in_force

1. For the purpose of NRS 527.060 to 527.120 , inclusive, the removal or possession of Christmas trees, cacti or yucca for commercial purposes means the removal or possession of six or more of such plants in any 1 calendar day or the removal or possession of less than six of such plants each for 7 or more consecutive calendar days, except removal or possession of the plants for scientific or educational purposes with the permission of the owner of the plants.

2. A person proposing to remove or possess any Christmas tree, cactus or yucca for commercial purposes on any state, county or privately owned lands shall notify the State Forester Firewarden. Upon receipt of such notice the State Forester Firewarden shall provide the person with registration forms, and such forms must be completed and returned to the State Forester Firewarden at least 10 days before removal or possession of the plant. If it appears to the State Forester Firewarden that the person who has registered is entitled to remove or possess the plant, the State Forester Firewarden shall issue a permit to ship the plant, and a sufficient number of tags so that each plant may be tagged if the source of the plants to be removed or possessed is not federal land.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.030 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.030
Issue of fact as to title to real property
Status: in_force

If an issue of fact be joined, as to the title to real property, in any action under the provisions of NRS 527.010 to 527.040 , inclusive, the action shall thereupon be certified by the justice of the peace in whose court it may be pending to the district court of the same county, and therein tried and finally determined as if the same had been originally commenced therein.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.190 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.190
Application of measures to control infestation
Status: in_force

Upon the establishment of a zone of infestation, the State Forester shall proceed to apply, or cause to be applied, measures of infestation control on public and private forests and other lands within such zone, and to any trees, timber, shrubs, plants or flora harboring or which may harbor forest pests.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.042 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.042
Logging permit: Requirement; application
Status: in_force

1. Prior to any logging or cutting operation, any timber owner or the agent of the timber owner shall secure a logging permit from the State Forester Firewarden.

2. Application for such permit shall be made to the nearest office of the Division of Forestry of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.084 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.084
Timberland conversion certificate: Issuance; denial; hearing after denial; return of performance bond
Status: in_force

1. If the information and proof submitted is satisfactory to the State Forester Firewarden and is verified by records and field examination, the State Forester Firewarden shall issue a timberland conversion certificate to the applicant.

2. The State Forester Firewarden may deny such certificate for any of the following reasons: (a) Material misrepresentation or false statement in the application, affidavit, conversion plan or any other material submitted as proof that the timberlands in question are to be devoted to other than a timber-growing use. (b) Failure to comply with the forest practice rules or regulations. (c) Failure to give satisfactory proof that the timberlands being cut or to be cut are to be devoted to other than timber-growing use. (d) Failure to give satisfactory proof that adequate provision will be made to stabilize, revegetate or rehabilitate disturbed soils in order to minimize erosion, flooding or other damage to the watershed. (e) Inadequate performance bond.

3. Within 10 days after the receipt of any denial, an applicant may request a hearing with the State Forester Firewarden.

4. Upon any final denial, any performance bond shall be returned to the applicant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.128 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.128
Contents of written plan; maintenance of plan on-site for duration of fire; establishment of qualifications for person to oversee fire
Status: in_force

1. The written plan required by NRS 527.126 must remain on-site for the duration of the fire. The plan must be prepared by a person qualified to oversee a prescribed fire and contain at least: (a) A description and map of the area to be burned; (b) A list of the personnel and equipment necessary to commence and control the fire; (c) A description of the meteorological factors that must be present before commencing a prescribed fire, including surface wind speed and direction, transport wind speed and direction, minimum mixing height, minimum relative humidity, maximum temperature and fine fuel moisture; (d) A description of considerations related to common behavioral patterns of fires in the area to be burned, including various burning techniques, the anticipated length of the flame and the anticipated speed of the fire; and (e) The signature of the person who prepared the plan.

2. Before signing the written plan, the person qualified to oversee the fire must evaluate and approve the anticipated impact of the fire on surrounding areas which are sensitive to smoke.

3. The State Forester Firewarden shall establish the qualifications for a person to oversee a prescribed fire.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.080 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.080
Shipping permits
Status: in_force

1. Christmas trees, cacti or yucca which are removed or possessed for commercial purposes in Nevada and which are to be transported by railroad or other means to other localities in or out of the State of Nevada must be accompanied by a shipping permit issued by the State Forester Firewarden, or the State Forester Firewarden’s duly authorized agent.

2. Christmas trees, cacti or yucca which are shipped into the State of Nevada must be accompanied by a shipping permit if required by the laws of the state of origin, or by a duly notarized permit or contract signed by the landowner, or the landowner’s authorized agent, showing the origin by legal land description and the number of plants in the lot being transported.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.220 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.220
Cooperation with governmental agencies and organizations
Status: in_force

The State Forester, subject to the approval of the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, may:

1. Cooperate with the United States or any agency thereof, agencies of the State, county or municipal governments, agencies of neighboring states or other public or private organizations or persons.

2. Use when available personnel, control equipment, supplies or services of the State Department of Agriculture, and accept money, equipment, supplies or services, including prison labor, from other cooperators as the State Forester may deem appropriate.

3. Enter into agreements with the United States or its agencies for the matching of federal money as required under the laws of the United States relating to forest pests.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.124 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.124
Regulations
Status: in_force

The State Forester Firewarden shall adopt such regulations as the State Forester Firewarden deems necessary to carry out and enforce the provisions of NRS 527.126 and 527.128 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.094 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.094
“Native landscape” defined
Status: in_force

“ Native landscape ” means any forest, plain, meadow, desert, riparian area, wetland or natural area located in Nevada.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.110 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.110
Boards of county commissioners authorized to enter into cooperative agreements to establish cooperative nurseries
Status: in_force

The boards of county commissioners of the counties of the State of Nevada are likewise authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with the representative of the State of Nevada appointed pursuant to the provisions of NRS 528.100 and with other counties, municipalities, organizations and individuals for the purpose of establishing a cooperative nursery or nurseries for production, arboretum and research purposes, and to appropriate and expend funds for all necessary expenses incurred in the planting and cultivation of conservation plant materials.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.107 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.107
Buildings, equipment and personnel for state nurseries
Status: in_force

The State Forester Firewarden may order the construction of such buildings, the purchase of such equipment and the employment of such personnel as shall be necessary to effectuate the provisions of NRS 528.100 and 528.105 , and as shall be authorized by law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.280 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.280
Destruction or removal of dangerous species by State Forester Firewarden
Status: in_force

Where any species of flora which is declared to be in danger of extinction pursuant to NRS 527.270 is found to be dangerous to domestic animals or fowl or a menace to health, the State Forester Firewarden may provide for its destruction or its removal, alive, for translocating.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.096 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.096
“Public property” defined
Status: in_force

“Public property” means all forms of property in which a government or governmental subdivision or agency has an ownership interest.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.210 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.210
Dissolution of zone
Status: in_force

Whenever the State Forester shall determine that forest pest control work within an established zone of infestation is no longer necessary or feasible, the State Forester shall dissolve the zone.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.180 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.180
Direction to owners within established zone to destroy forest pests: Service; publication
Status: in_force

1. The State Forester shall immediately serve written notice by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, upon all owners within the established zone, to proceed without delay to destroy the forest pests.

2. In addition to the written notice, the State Forester shall cause to be published a legal description of the boundaries of the zone of infestation at least once a week for 2 consecutive weeks in one or more newspapers having a general circulation in the county or counties in which the zone of infestation is established.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.170 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.170
Zones of infestation prescribed by State Forester Firewarden
Status: in_force

Whenever the State Forester finds that an area in the State of Nevada is infested or threatened to be infested with forest pests, which infestation is of such character as to be harmful, detrimental, injurious or dangerous to timber and forest growth, the State Forester shall prescribe a zone of infestation covering the area in which control measures are to be applied.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.048 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.048
Variance required for operating ground-based equipment on certain slopes
Status: in_force

1. No person may operate ground-based equipment on a slope that is greater than 30 percent without first obtaining a variance from the State Forester Firewarden.

2. The State Forester Firewarden shall act on a request for a variance within 45 days after receipt of a proper application, which shall include the information required by subsection 2 of NRS 528.043 . If a variance is granted, it is subject to such conditions and requirements as the State Forester Firewarden may prescribe.

3. In acting on a request for a variance, the State Forester Firewarden shall consider the following factors: (a) The extent to which ground-based equipment may destroy advanced regeneration and litter cover; (b) The extent to which ground-based equipment may cause soils to be displaced or erode; and (c) The extent to which ground-based equipment may cause siltation and eroded soils to infiltrate the 50-foot stream buffer.

4. An applicant may request a hearing before the State Forester Firewarden within 10 days after the denial of a request for a variance.

5. Upon any final denial, any performance bond shall be returned to the applicant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.130 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.130
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 527.130 to 527.230 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. “Control” means preventing, retarding, suppressing, eradicating or destroying forest pests.

2. “Forest” or “forest land” means land on which occurs a stand or potential stand of trees valuable for timber products, watershed or wildlife protection, recreational uses or for other purposes.

3. “Forest pest” means any insect or disease which is determined by the State Forester to be harmful, injurious or destructive to forests or timber.

4. “Infestation” means actual, potential, incipient or emergency infestation or infection by forest pests.

5. “Owner” means any person owning any forest or forest lands.

6. “State Forester” means the State Forester Firewarden.

7. “Timber” includes forest trees, standing or down, dead or alive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.040 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.040
Administration by State Forester Firewarden
Status: in_force

The State Forester Firewarden shall administer the provisions of NRS 528.010 to 528.090 , inclusive, and may exercise all powers necessary to accomplish their purposes and intent.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.100 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.100
Cooperative agreements for establishment of nurseries; Fund for Forest Nurseries
Status: in_force

1. In order to aid agriculture, conserve water resources, renew the timber supply, promote erosion control, beautify urban areas, support urban forestry, educate the public, improve natural forests, deserts, wildlife habitation, and in other ways advance the general welfare and bring about benefits resulting from revegetation and the establishment of windbreaks, shelterbelts, wood lots, greenbelts, open space, parks and arboretums on lands in the State of Nevada, the State Forester Firewarden, subject to the approval of the Director, may act for the State of Nevada in negotiating for and entering into cooperative agreements with the United States of America, with the governing bodies of the counties and other political subdivisions of this state, and with organizations and natural persons for the purpose of securing the establishment and development of a nursery site or sites for the procurement and production, research and display of forest tree seeds and conservation plant materials.

2. The State Forester Firewarden may receive contributions of money from cooperators under the cooperative agreement.

3. The Fund for Forest Nurseries is hereby created as an enterprise fund. All money received for the establishment, development and operation of nurseries must be accounted for in the Fund. The balance in the Fund may not be transferred to any other Fund. All claims against the Fund must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.160 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.160
Duty to survey and investigate to determine presence of forest pests
Status: in_force

The State Forester shall make surveys and investigations to determine the presence of infestations of forest pests. Representatives of the State Forester may enter at reasonable times on public and private lands to make such determinations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.024 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.024
“Slash” defined
Status: in_force

“ Slash ” means branches, limbs or stems of any species left in the harvest area as a result of current forest management activities.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.137 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.137
Authority of State Forester Firewarden to establish program to distribute grants; regulations
Status: in_force

1. As part of the Urban and Community Forestry Program, the State Forester Firewarden may establish a program to distribute grants to political subdivisions of this State, Indian tribes and nonprofit organizations to support and advance urban and community forestry in this State, which may include, without limitation: (a) Urban and community forestry planning, including, without limitation, programs to promote community involvement in urban and community forestry planning, the coordination of local agencies or across multiple jurisdictions in urban and community forestry planning, and urban and community forestry planning for historically underserved communities; (b) The planting of urban and community forests and the purchasing of seeds and nursery stock; (c) The development and dissemination of training and educational materials on the benefits of urban and community forestry and best practices in maintaining the health of urban and community forests; (d) Programs for the maintenance of urban and community forests, including, without limitation, programs in response to infestations and certain disruptive weather events such as droughts and storms; (e) Projects that demonstrate methods of urban and community forestry, prioritizing those that promote achievement of the objectives of the Program set forth in subsection 2 of NRS 528.135 ; (f) Partnerships between local agencies and nonprofit organizations that utilize urban and community forests to conserve energy, improve air quality or water management or mitigate greenhouse gases or heat island effects; or (g) Other projects that promote achievement of the objectives of the Program set forth in subsection 2 of NRS 528.135 , as determined by the State Forester Firewarden.

2. If a grant program is established pursuant to subsection 1, the State Forester Firewarden shall adopt regulations to carry out the program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.055 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.055
Control of erosion: Location and construction of skid trails, landings, roads and firebreaks
Status: in_force

1. Skid trails, landings, logging roads and firebreaks shall be so located, constructed, used and left after timber harvesting that erosion caused by water flow therefrom and water flow in natural watercourses shall be limited to a reasonable minimum that will not impair the productivity of the soil or appreciably diminish the quality of the water.

2. Roadside berms shall be constructed where necessary to guide surface water flow to the point of planned diversion required by NRS 528.0551 and 528.0552 , and to prevent unnecessary erosion of fills and side cast material.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.120 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.120
Penalty
Status: in_force

Every person who violates any provision of NRS 527.060 to 527.110 , inclusive, not otherwise punishable, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.053 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.053
Certain activities during logging operation prohibited near bodies of water; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. No felling of trees, skidding, rigging or construction of roads or landings, or the operation of vehicles, may take place during a logging operation within 50 feet, measured on the slope, of the high-water mark of any lake, reservoir, stream or other body of water unless a variance is first obtained pursuant to subsection 2 from a committee composed of the State Forester Firewarden, the Director of the Department of Wildlife and the State Engineer.

2. The committee may grant a variance authorizing any of the activities prohibited by subsection 1 within a 50-foot buffer area if the committee determines that the goals of conserving forest resources and achieving forest regeneration, preserving watersheds, reaching or maintaining water quality standards adopted by federal and state law, continuing water flows, preserving and providing for the propagation of fish life and stream habitat and preventing significant soil erosion will not be compromised.

3. In acting on a request for such variances, the committee shall consider the following factors: (a) The extent to which such requested activity is consistent with good forestry management for the harvesting of timber; (b) The extent to which such requested activity significantly impedes or interrupts the natural volume and flow of water; (c) The extent to which such requested activity significantly affects a continuation of the natural quality of the water pursuant to state and federal water quality standards; (d) The extent to which such requested activity is consistent with the prevention of significant soil erosion; (e) The extent to which such requested activity may significantly obstruct fish passage, cause sedimentation in fish spawning areas, infringe on feeding and nursing areas and cause variations of water temperatures; and (f) The filtration of sediment-laden water as a consequence of timber harvesting on adjacent slopes.

4. The committee may prohibit a logging operation from felling trees, skidding, rigging or constructing roads or landings, or operating vehicles, in an area greater than 50 feet, measured on the slope, from the high-water mark of any lake, reservoir, stream or other body of water if the committee determines that the site conditions of the logging operation warrant such prohibition.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.290 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.290
Duties of Governor
Status: in_force

The Governor shall review the programs which the Governor administers and, to the extent practicable, utilize such programs in furtherance of the purpose of NRS 527.260 to 527.300 , inclusive, and shall encourage other state and federal agencies to use their authorities in such a manner.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.138 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.138
Cooperative agreements; authority of State Forester Firewarden to apply for and receive gifts, grants, services and donations; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The State Forester Firewarden, subject to the approval of the Director, may act for the State of Nevada in negotiating for and entering into cooperative agreements with the United States of America, with political subdivisions of this State, with Indian tribes and with organizations and natural persons to carry out the duties and functions of the Urban and Community Forestry Program in accordance with the provisions of NRS 528.131 to 528.138 , inclusive.

2. The State Forester Firewarden may: (a) Apply for and accept gifts, grants, services and donations from any source for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of NRS 528.131 to 528.138 , inclusive; and (b) Adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of NRS 528.131 to 528.138 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.017 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.017
“Dry season” defined
Status: in_force

“Dry season” means that period of the year from the time fires will spread in the spring until there is no longer danger of spreading in the fall.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.055 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.055
Declaration of state policy; unlawful acts; regulations of State Forester Firewarden
Status: in_force

1. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the State of Nevada to protect the Spring Valley population of Rocky Mountain junipers ( Juniperus scopulorum ), known as “swamp cedars,” that occur in White Pine County within the Bahsahwahbee Traditional Cultural Property as such swamp cedars are a rare occurrence of low-elevation Rocky Mountain junipers and are considered sacred by certain Native American tribes in the State.

2. It is unlawful for any person, firm, company or corporation, his, her, its or their agent or agents, willfully or negligently to cut, destroy, mutilate or remove any swamp cedar described in subsection 1 without first obtaining a special permit from the State Forester Firewarden and complying with any other applicable requirements set forth in NRS 527.050 .

3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the State Forester Firewarden may adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. The State Forester Firewarden may not charge a fee for a special permit to cut, destroy, mutilate or remove any swamp cedar described in subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.330 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.330
Establishment and purpose; regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Board of Regents of the University of Nevada shall establish a state arboretum at each of the universities within the Nevada System of Higher Education to increase the knowledge and appreciation of the public of flora indigenous to Nevada and from other areas and to provide a place where they may be planted and cultivated as memorials.

2. The Board of Regents shall adopt regulations for the establishment and maintenance of the arboreta.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.126 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.126
Requirements to conduct fire; governmental immunity
Status: in_force

1. The authority may authorize an agency of this state or any political subdivision of this state to commence a prescribed fire.

2. A prescribed fire must be conducted: (a) Pursuant to a written plan which has been submitted to and authorized by the authority; and (b) Under the direct supervision of at least one person who is qualified to oversee such fires and who remains on-site for the duration of the fire.

3. A prescribed fire which is commenced pursuant to this section and which complies with laws relating to air pollution shall be deemed in the best interest of the public and not to constitute a public or private nuisance.

4. The State of Nevada, an agency of this state or any political subdivision or local government of this state, or any officer or employee thereof, is not liable for any damage or injury to property or persons, including death, which is caused by a prescribed fire that is authorized pursuant to this section, unless the fire was conducted in a grossly negligent manner.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.057 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.057
Seeding of trails, roads and landings required on completion of operations
Status: in_force

1. Every timber owner or operator, upon completion of his or her logging or cutting operation, shall sow suitable grass seed on skid trails, skid roads, unmaintained roads and landings to help maintain the productive condition of the cut-over timberlands. Drill seedings shall be done where feasible.

2. The seed shall: (a) Be approved by the State Forester Firewarden; (b) Not be sown during windy weather or when the ground is frozen or under any other unsuitable conditions; and (c) Be spread evenly at not less than 12 pounds per acre when moisture conditions are favorable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.0551 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.0551
Control of erosion: Water breaks and culverts required
Status: in_force

1. Except as provided in NRS 528.0552 , 528.0553 and 528.0554 , water breaks or culverts, or both, shall be constructed for all logging roads, skid trails and firebreaks no later than November 15 of each year. Water breaks or culverts, or both, shall: (a) Be located in minimal fill areas; (b) Be effective in diverting surface water from logging roads, skid trails and firebreaks; (c) Provide unrestricted discharge into an area having sufficient filter capacity to effectively remove water-borne sediment to prevent a serious risk of causing significant degradation of water quality; and (d) Be installed at such intervals as are necessary to reasonably prevent surface water on or from such logging roads, skid trails and firebreaks from accumulating in sufficient volume or accelerating to sufficient velocity to cause excessive erosion. The following guidelines shall be considered in determining reasonable water break or culvert intervals: (1) On grades of 10 percent or less, intervals of 100 to 200 feet; (2) On grades of 11 to 25 percent, intervals of 75 to 150 feet; (3) On grades of 26 to 49 percent, intervals of 50 to 100 feet; and (4) On grades of 50 percent or more, intervals of 30 to 75 feet.

2. Advance flagging of water break or culvert locations shall be provided wherever necessary to insure that the location and spacing of the water breaks or culverts, or both, is adequate to prevent water flow from creating a serious risk of causing significant degradation of water quality.

3. On permanent roads, water breaks or culverts, or both, shall be cut a minimum of 12 inches into the firm road surface and shall be constructed so that they will not be rendered ineffective by the passage of motorized vehicles.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.086 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.086
Timberland conversion certificate: Copy to be furnished to timber operator before commencing operations
Status: in_force

Prior to any logging or cutting operation on any land covered by a timberland conversion certificate, the holder shall furnish a copy of such certificate to any timber operator harvesting forest products on such land.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.122 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.122
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 527.122 to 527.128 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. “ Authority ” means the State Forester Firewarden, or a local government, whichever is charged with responsibility for fire protection in the area where a prescribed fire is to take place.

2. “Prescribed fire ” means the prescribed application of fire to natural vegetation under specified conditions and after precautionary actions have been taken to ensure that the fire is confined to a predetermined area.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.0553 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.0553
Control of erosion: Hand maintenance required in absence of other structures
Status: in_force

If weather or soil conditions, or both, prevent installation of water breaks, culverts or outsloped drainage structures, or any combination thereof, prior to November 15 of each year as required by NRS 528.0551 and 528.0552 , the drainage of roads, skid trails and firebreaks shall be maintained by hand to prevent excessive erosion until permanent facilities can be installed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 528.095 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 528 / Section 528.095
“Production” defined
Status: in_force

“Production” means the propagation, maintenance, protection and distribution of sufficient quantities of conservation plant materials to meet the purposes of NRS 528.091 to 528.120 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.230 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.230
Division of Forestry Account: Receipt and disposition of money
Status: in_force

1. All moneys received by the State Forester for the purposes of NRS 527.130 to 527.230 , inclusive, including all moneys collected pursuant to NRS 527.200 , shall be deposited in the Division of Forestry Account.

2. Costs of administration of NRS 527.130 to 527.230 , inclusive, shall be paid from the Division of Forestry Account on claims presented by the State Forester in the manner other claims against the State are paid.

3. No moneys received pursuant to subsection 1 shall be used for any purpose except to carry out the provisions of NRS 527.130 to 527.230 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 527.090 — NV Code / Title 47 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.090
Tag required; fee
Status: in_force

1. All Christmas trees, cacti or yucca removed or possessed for commercial purposes must have attached thereto a tag issued by the State Forester Firewarden, by the Bureau of Land Management or by the United States Forest Service.

2. The State Forester Firewarden may charge a reasonable fee for each tag to help defray costs to the State for enforcement of the laws regulating removal or possession of Christmas trees, cacti or yucca. Money collected by the State Forester Firewarden shall be deposited in the appropriate fund of the State Forester Firewarden.