ORS § 526.705 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.705
526.705 Loan program
Status: in_force

(1) To carry out the duties, functions and powers of the Forest Resource Trust, there is created a voluntary loan program to finance establishment of stands of trees and the improved management of qualified private and local government forestlands.

(2) In advancing moneys and providing other assistance for stand establishment, the State Board of Forestry shall:

(a) Give priority to lands zoned for forest uses under county comprehensive plans and to other lands with moderate to high probability of success for long-term stand establishment and improved forest management activities; and

(b) Assist landowners in securing payments for ecosystem services.

(3) The State Board of Forestry may, by rule, establish financial agreements for the repayment of moneys advanced consistent with subsection (2) of this section and including but not limited to the following, singly or in combination:

(a) A revenue-sharing proposal that guarantees the landowner a percentage of the receipts upon harvest after payment of harvest and severance taxes;

(b) Financial agreements; and

(c) Repayment in full with interest if a landowner fails to get the stand free to grow as that term is defined in the Oregon Forest Practices Act, unless said failure is through no fault of the landowner.

(4) The terms of repayment shall be based on considerations that represent the best use and investment of funds including:

(a) Rates of return, as established by the State Board of Forestry, that provide a reasonable payback to the Forest Resource Trust of project costs;

(b) Measurable anticipated public benefits such as job creation, tax revenue, increased timber supply and environmental improvement; and

(c) The extent to which landowner contributions of money, labor or other resources reduce the risk to the Forest Resource Trust.

(5) Participating landowners shall not be required to comply with forest practices beyond those required by state and federal law with the exception that planting standards for stand establishment may be more than the required minimum.

(6) The State Forester is authorized, on behalf of the Forest Resource Trust, to enter into contracts with eligible landowners to carry out the provisions of the voluntary loan program. The contracts may include, but are not limited to:

(a) Partial to full financing to the landowner, as specified in rules of the State Board of Forestry, from such moneys as may be available in the Forest Resource Trust Fund.

(b) Any obligations of the landowner for repayment of moneys advanced including, but not limited to:

(A) Terms for sharing the revenue gained from the sales of timber and forest products, including salvage, from the lands enrolled under the voluntary loan program;

(B) Acknowledgment that the rights and obligations of the landowner and the Forest Resource Trust and all of the terms of the contract are covenants that run with the land upon sale, lease or transfer of the land benefiting from the voluntary loan program until all future obligations of the contract are met;

(C) Financial terms allowing the landowner to terminate the contract;

(D) Agreement that there is no obligation to repay the moneys advanced prior to sale of timber and forest products from the land;

(E) Terms to protect the contract from modification unless both parties consent to modification;

(F) Allowance for different prescriptions for stand management; and

(G) Repayment in full with interest if the landowner fails to meet any terms of the contract.

(c) Acknowledgment by the landowner that the State Forester may require a statutory lien on the forest products.

(7) In addition to the contracts provided for in subsection (6) of this section, the State Forester, on behalf of the Forest Resource Trust, may require landowners to execute security agreements in favor of the trust to secure any repayment or other obligations of the landowner. Any security interest required shall have priority from the date of recording or filing.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Forester shall record a contract described in subsection (6) of this section with the recording officer of the county or counties in which the forestland is located.

(b) Upon recording, the rights and obligations of the landowner and the Forest Resource Trust under the contract shall become covenants that run with the land and shall be binding upon successors and assigns.

(c) The interest of the Forest Resource Trust created by recording the contract constitutes a purchaser’s interest in real property for purposes of ORS 93.640 (Unrecorded instrument affecting title or unrecorded assignment of sheriff’s certificate of sale void as to subsequent purchaser) .

(d) A memorandum of contract must include, but is not limited to:

(A) The date of execution of the contract;

(B) The name of each landowner of the forestland identified in the contract;

(C) A legal description of the forestland subject to the contract that conforms with ORS 93.600 (Description of real property for purposes of recordation) ; and

(D) If the contract is secured by a lien as provided in ORS 526.695 (Definitions for ORS 526.695 to 526.775) and 526.740 (Lien for moneys payable to trust by forestland owner) to 526.775 (Execution of judgment against other property when forest products and accounts not subject to lien) , a statement from each landowner acknowledging the lien.

(9) As used in this section, “eligible landowner” means a qualified private or local government forestland owner who:

(a) Owns land that qualifies as forestland, as defined by the State Board of Forestry.

(b) Has not received an exemption from reforestation requirements pursuant to rules adopted by the board under ORS 527.760 (Reforestation exemptions for land use changes) . [1993 c.765 §58; 2007 c.201 §3]

Source: Section 526.705 — Loan program; financial assistance terms and conditions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.608 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.608
530.608 Board of directors of authority
Status: in_force

(1) The governing body of a municipality that creates a community forest authority under ORS 530.606 (Creation of authority) shall appoint a board of directors containing not fewer than five nor more than 11 directors to manage and control the authority. At least one-third of the directors must represent conservation interests. At least one-third of the directors must represent business interests and one director must serve as a member of the governing body that created the authority. The balance of the directors must be members of the public. A director who is a member of the governing body that created the authority shall serve as a director only as long as that director is a current member of the governing body.

(2) The term of office of directors of an authority may not exceed four years and the directors serve at the pleasure of the governing body of the municipality.

(3) The directors of an authority serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.

(4) The board of directors of an authority shall adopt rules for conducting meetings and carrying out the duties of the board. Decisions of the board must be recorded in a minute book that is a public record. A majority of the directors of the board constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business and a majority of directors present and voting is sufficient for the passage of a motion or a resolution.

(5) The board may employ and compensate employees, bond counsel, financial advisors, feasibility consultants, accountants, attorneys or other advisors that the board deems necessary and appropriate. [2005 c.500 §5]

Note: See note under 530.600 (Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628) .

Source: Section 530.608 — Board of directors of authority; officers; terms; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.755 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.755
526.755 Foreclosure
Status: in_force

(1) The lien created by and filed under ORS 526.740 (Lien for moneys payable to trust by forestland owner) and 526.745 (Notice of lien) shall be foreclosed in the manner provided by law for the foreclosure of liens generally.

(2) In all suits under ORS 526.695 (Definitions for ORS 526.695 to 526.775) and 526.740 (Lien for moneys payable to trust by forestland owner) to 526.775 (Execution of judgment against other property when forest products and accounts not subject to lien) , the court, upon entering judgment for the plaintiff, shall allow as a part of the costs all moneys paid for the filing and recording of the lien, all moneys paid for sending notices of the lien to third parties pursuant to ORS 526.745 (Notice of lien) (3), all moneys paid for title reports and policies required for preparing and foreclosing the lien, and a reasonable amount for attorney fees at trial and on appeal to the party who prevails on the issue of the validity of the lien. [1995 c.207 §6]

Source: Section 526.755 — Foreclosure; costs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.265 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.265
526.265 Hearings to publish report and receive testimony
Status: in_force

(1) The State Forester may conduct biennial public hearings in each management region to report the matters included in ORS 526.255 (Long range management, marketing and harvest report) and to accept public testimony.

(2) For the purpose of this section and ORS 526.255 (Long range management, marketing and harvest report) , the following forest management regions are established:

(a) Northwest Region, consisting of Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, Washington and Yamhill Counties.

(b) Willamette Region, consisting of Multnomah, Clackamas, Marion, Polk, Lincoln, Benton, Linn and Lane Counties.

(c) Southern Region, consisting of Douglas, Coos, Curry, Josephine and Jackson Counties.

(d) Eastern Region, consisting of Hood River, Wasco, Gilliam, Sherman, Morrow, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Jefferson, Wheeler, Grant, Baker, Deschutes, Crook, Klamath, Lake, Harney and Malheur Counties. [1983 c.759 §16]

Source: Section 526.265 — Hearings to publish report and receive testimony; management regions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.620 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.620
526.620 Terms of voting members
Status: in_force

Each voting member of the board of directors of the Oregon Forest Resources Institute shall be appointed for a term ending three years from the date of the expiration of the term for which the member’s predecessor was appointed. If there is a vacancy on the board of a voting member, other than a vacancy caused by expiration of a term, the State Forester shall fill the vacancy for the remainder of the unexpired term with a person who represents the same class as the member whose term was vacated. [1991 c.949 §7; 1995 c.225 §5; 2003 c.423 §4]

Source: Section 526.620 — Terms of voting members; vacancies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.820 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.820
527.820 Just compensation exemption
Status: repealed

The Legislative Assembly intends that a person is not entitled to just compensation under ORS 195.305 (Compensation for restriction of use of real property due to land use regulation) to 195.336 (Compensation and Conservation Fund) for any restriction placed on the use of real property by a rule adopted or amended by the State Board of Forestry:

(1) As part of the rule package described in ORS 527.711 (Private Forest Accord rule package) .

(2) After the board has considered reports that pertain to the rule from the Adaptive Management Program Committee and the Independent Research and Science Team described in ORS 527.732 (Adaptive Management Program Committee) and 527.733 (Independent Research and Science Team) . [2022 c.33 §8]

Note: 527.820 (Just compensation exemption) is repealed only if certain conditions are met. See sections 54 and 60 to 64, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022 (third note following 527.711 (Private Forest Accord rule package) ).

Source: Section 527.820 — Just compensation exemption , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.625 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.625
526.625 Effect of failure to maintain qualification
Status: in_force

(1) The State Forester shall immediately declare the office of any member of the board of directors of the Oregon Forest Resources Institute vacant whenever the member becomes a resident of another state or is unable to perform the duties of office. In addition, the State Forester shall immediately declare the office of any member of the board who represents producers vacant if the member ceases to be an active producer in the state.

(2) The State Forester may remove any member of the board of directors for inefficiency, neglect of duty or misconduct in office, but not until after a public hearing thereon and service upon such member of a copy of the charges together with a notice of the time and place of such hearing. Service shall be made not less than 10 days prior to the hearing. At the hearing the member shall be given an opportunity to be heard in person or by counsel and shall be permitted to present evidence to answer the charges and explain the facts alleged. [1991 c.949 §8; 2003 c.423 §5]

Source: Section 526.625 — Effect of failure to maintain qualification; removal of member , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.630 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.630
526.630 Expenses of members and staff
Status: in_force

Directors, officers and employees of the institute may receive their actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. The board of directors shall adopt uniform and reasonable rules governing the incurring and paying of such expenses. [1991 c.949 §9]

Source: Section 526.630 — Expenses of members and staff , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 532.040 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 532 / Section 532.040
532.040 Ownership of forest products and booming equipment presumed from registered brands or catch brands thereupon
Status: in_force

All forest products and booming equipment having impressed thereupon a registered brand as provided in ORS 532.010 (Definitions for ORS 532.010 to 532.140) to 532.140 (Prohibited acts relating to branding or marking if intended to injure or defraud) are presumed to belong to the person appearing on the records in the office of the State Forester as the owner of the brand. However, all forest products having impressed thereupon also a registered catch brand are presumed to belong to the owner of the registered catch brand, unless there are impressed thereupon more than one registered catch brand, in which event they shall be presumed to belong to the owner whose registered catch brand was placed thereupon latest in point of time.

Source: Section 532.040 — Ownership of forest products and booming equipment presumed from registered brands or catch brands thereupon , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors532.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.335 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.335
526.335 State Board of Forestry rules
Status: in_force

The State Board of Forestry may adopt rules as necessary to implement ORS 526.305 (Definitions for ORS 526.305 to 526.370) to 526.340 (Classification by State Forester) . [2009 c.69 §11]

Source: Section 526.335 — State Board of Forestry rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.146 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.146
526.146 Charges
Status: in_force

(1) All items transferred under ORS 526.144 (Equipment pool) , together with any equipment purchased from moneys transferred to the equipment pool, are available for all activities or programs participating in the equipment pool. However, upon use of such equipment for any activity or program, a reasonable use charge shall be made against such activity or program. The charge shall be based upon the maintenance and replacement costs for the equipment used, including operational expenses.

(2) At the end of each month the forester, under the supervision and direction of the State Board of Forestry, shall render a statement on a basis of mileage or rental against each activity or program for transportation or equipment used or furnished for such activity or program. Administrative costs in connection with the operation of the equipment pool shall be included in the computation of the mileage or rental statement. The forester shall at all times keep records showing the mileage and rental charges, and against which activity or program the charges are a claim. The amount specified in the statement shall be a charge against the moneys available for such activity or program. All amounts so charged shall be credited to the State Forestry Department Account and, notwithstanding ORS 291.238 (Expenditures without allotment prohibited) , are available and shall be used exclusively for:

(a) The acquisition, operation, storage, maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment by the forester;

(b) Administrative expenses of the forester and the board in connection therewith; and

(c) The payment of insurance premiums for such equipment. [1965 c.253 §23]

Source: Section 526.146 — Charges , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.260 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.260
527.260 Injuring forest tree of another or extracting pitch without, or in violation of, a permit prohibited
Status: in_force

(1) No person shall willfully and unlawfully:

(a) Bore or cut any forest tree belonging to another for the purpose of extracting pitch;

(b) Cut, injure or deface any such tree for the purpose of taking any part of it; or

(c) Injure or destroy any such tree.

(2) The State Forester, with the consent of the owner of the land, shall issue permits for the extraction of pitch from forest trees. The terms of the permits shall clearly describe the area to which the extraction shall be confined and state the precautions necessary, in the judgment of the State Forester, to be taken by the permittee, so that the extraction will not result in an increased fire hazard to life and adjoining property.

(3) No person shall:

(a) Bore or cut any forest tree for the purpose of extracting pitch without having first obtained a permit to do so; or

(b) Willfully or negligently fail to comply with the terms of the permit. [Amended by 1995 c.79 §299]

Source: Section 527.260 — Injuring forest tree of another or extracting pitch without, or in violation of, a permit prohibited; permit to extract pitch , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.714 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.714
527.714 Types of rules
Status: in_force

(1) The rulemaking authority of the State Board of Forestry under ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) consists generally of the following three types of rules:

(a) Rules adopted to implement administration, procedures or enforcement of ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) that support but do not directly regulate standards of forest practices.

(b) Rules adopted to provide definitions or procedures for forest practices where the standards are set in statute.

(c) Rules adopted to implement the provisions of ORS 527.710 (Duties and powers of board) (2), (3), (6), (8), (9) and (10) that grant broad discretion to the board and that set standards for forest practices not specifically addressed in statute.

(2) When considering the adoption of a rule, and prior to the notice required pursuant to ORS 183.335 (Notice) , the board shall determine which type of rule described in subsection (1) of this section is being considered.

(3) If the board determines that a proposed rule is of the type described in subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section, or if the proposed rule is designed only to clarify the meaning of rules already adopted or to make minor adjustments to rules already adopted that are of the type described in subsection (1)(c) of this section, rulemaking may proceed in accordance with ORS 183.325 (Delegation of rulemaking authority to named officer or employee) to 183.410 (Agency determination of applicability of rule or statute to petitioner) and is not subject to the provisions of this section.

(4) If the board determines that a proposed rule is of the type described in subsection (1)(c) of this section, and the proposed rule would change the standards for forest practices, the board shall describe in its rule the purpose of the rule and the level of protection that is desired. If the proposed rule would change the standards for forest practices that relate to the protection of aquatic resources, the level of protection that is desired must be consistent with:

(a) Requirements described in the Private Forest Accord Report dated February 2, 2022, and published by the State Forestry Department on February 7, 2022; or

(b) If a habitat conservation plan consistent with the Private Forest Accord Report has been approved, the terms of the habitat conservation plan.

(5) If the board determines that a proposed rule is of the type described in subsection (1)(c) of this section, including a proposed amendment to an existing rule not qualifying under subsection (3) of this section, and the proposed rule would provide new or increased standards for forest practices, the board may adopt such a rule only after determining that the following facts exist and standards are met:

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) If forest practices continue to be conducted under existing regulations:

(i) There is monitoring or research evidence that documents that degradation of resources maintained under ORS 527.710 (Duties and powers of board) (2) or (3) is likely; or

(ii) In the case of rules proposed under ORS 527.710 (Duties and powers of board) (10), that there is a substantial risk of serious bodily injury or death; or

(B) The board has received reports produced by the Adaptive Management Program Committee and the Independent Research and Science Team described in ORS 527.732 (Adaptive Management Program Committee) and 527.733 (Independent Research and Science Team) that review the new or increased standards the proposed rule would provide;

(b) If the resource to be protected is a wildlife species, the scientific or biological status of a species or resource site to be protected by the proposed rule has been documented using best available information;

(c) The proposed rule reflects available scientific information and, as appropriate, the results of relevant monitoring and adequate field evaluation at representative locations in Oregon;

(d) The objectives of the proposed rule are clearly defined, and the restrictions placed on forest practices as a result of adoption of the proposed rule:

(A) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Are to prevent harm or provide benefits to the resource or resource site for which protection is sought; or

(ii) In the case of rules proposed under ORS 527.710 (Duties and powers of board) (10), are to reduce risk of serious bodily injury or death; and

(B) Are directly related to the objective of the proposed rule and materially advance its purpose; and

(e) The availability, effectiveness and feasibility of alternatives to the proposed rule, including nonregulatory alternatives, were considered, and the alternative chosen is the least burdensome to landowners and timber owners, in the aggregate, while still achieving the desired level of protection.

(6) Nothing in subsection (5) of this section:

(a) Requires the board to call witnesses;

(b) Requires the board to allow cross-examination of witnesses;

(c) Restricts ex parte communications with the board or requires the board to place statements of such communications on the record;

(d) Requires verbatim transcripts of records of proceedings; or

(e) Requires depositions, discovery or subpoenas.

(7) If the board determines that a proposed rule is of the type described in subsection (1)(c) of this section, including a proposed amendment to an existing rule not qualifying under subsection (3) of this section, and that the proposed rule relates to aquatic resources, the board may adopt the rule only after considering reports from the Adaptive Management Program Committee and the Independent Research and Science Team.

(8) If the board determines that a proposed rule is of the type described in subsection (1)(c) of this section, and the proposed rule would require new or increased standards for forest practices, as part of or in addition to the economic and fiscal impact statement required by ORS 183.335 (Notice) (2)(b)(E), the board shall, prior to the close of the public comment period, prepare and make available to the public a comprehensive analysis of the economic impact of the proposed rule. The analysis shall include, but is not limited to:

(a) An estimate of the potential change in timber harvest as a result of the rule;

(b) An estimate of the overall statewide economic impact, including a change in output, employment and income related to:

(A) The forest products industry;

(B) Other private sectors such as commercial fishing, recreational fishing and other outdoor recreation; and

(C) Government sectors such as public water system providers, waste treatment and built and natural infrastructure;

(c) An estimate of the total economic impact on the forest products industry and common school and county forest trust land revenues, both regionally and statewide; and

(d) An assessment of the economic impact of the proposed rule on various types of affected forestland parcels and on various geographic locations that is derived from consulting stakeholders.

(9) The provisions of this section do not apply to temporary rules adopted by the board. [1996 c.9 §16 (enacted in lieu of 527.713); 1999 c.1103 §13; 2003 c.740 §10; 2022 c.33 §47]

Note: The amendments to 527.714 (Types of rules) by section 72, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022, become operative only if certain conditions are met. See sections 54 and 61 to 64, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022 (third note following 527.711 (Private Forest Accord rule package) ). 527.714 (Types of rules) , as amended by section 72, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

527.714 (Types of rules) . (1) The rulemaking authority of the State Board of Forestry under ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) consists generally of the following three types of rules:

(a) Rules adopted to implement administration, procedures or enforcement of ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) that support but do not directly regulate standards of forest practices.

(b) Rules adopted to provide definitions or procedures for forest practices where the standards are set in statute.

(c) Rules adopted to implement the provisions of ORS 527.710 (Duties and powers of board) (2), (3), (6), (8), (9) and (10) that grant broad discretion to the board and that set standards for forest practices not specifically addressed in statute.

(2) When considering the adoption of a rule, and prior to the notice required pursuant to ORS 183.335 (Notice) , the board shall determine which type of rule described in subsection (1) of this section is being considered.

(3) If the board determines that a proposed rule is of the type described in subsection (1)(a) or (b) of this section, or if the proposed rule is designed only to clarify the meaning of rules already adopted or to make minor adjustments to rules already adopted that are of the type described in subsection (1)(c) of this section, rulemaking may proceed in accordance with ORS 183.325 (Delegation of rulemaking authority to named officer or employee) to 183.410 (Agency determination of applicability of rule or statute to petitioner) and is not subject to the provisions of this section.

(4) If the board determines that a proposed rule is of the type described in subsection (1)(c) of this section, and the proposed rule would change the standards for forest practices, the board shall describe in its rule the purpose of the rule and the level of protection that is desired.

(5) If the board determines that a proposed rule is of the type described in subsection (1)(c) of this section, including a proposed amendment to an existing rule not qualifying under subsection (3) of this section, and the proposed rule would provide new or increased standards for forest practices, the board may adopt such a rule only after determining that the following facts exist and standards are met:

(a) If forest practices continue to be conducted under existing regulations:

(A) There is monitoring or research evidence that documents that degradation of resources maintained under ORS 527.710 (Duties and powers of board) (2) or (3) is likely; or

(B) In the case of rules proposed under ORS 527.710 (Duties and powers of board) (10), that there is a substantial risk of serious bodily injury or death;

(b) If the resource to be protected is a wildlife species, the scientific or biological status of a species or resource site to be protected by the proposed rule has been documented using best available information;

(c) The proposed rule reflects available scientific information, the results of relevant monitoring and, as appropriate, adequate field evaluation at representative locations in Oregon;

(d) The objectives of the proposed rule are clearly defined, and the restrictions placed on forest practices as a result of adoption of the proposed rule:

(A) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(i) Are to prevent harm or provide benefits to the resource or resource site for which protection is sought; or

(ii) In the case of rules proposed under ORS 527.710 (Duties and powers of board) (10), are to reduce risk of serious bodily injury or death; and

(B) Are directly related to the objective of the proposed rule and substantially advance its purpose;

(e) The availability, effectiveness and feasibility of alternatives to the proposed rule, including nonregulatory alternatives, were considered, and the alternative chosen is the least burdensome to landowners and timber owners, in the aggregate, while still achieving the desired level of protection; and

(f) The benefits to the resource, or in the case of rules proposed under ORS 527.710 (Duties and powers of board) (10), the benefits in reduction of risk of serious bodily injury or death, that would be achieved by adopting the rule are in proportion to the degree that existing practices of the landowners and timber owners, in the aggregate, are contributing to the overall resources concern that the proposed rule is intended to address.

(6) Nothing in subsection (5) of this section:

(a) Requires the board to call witnesses;

(b) Requires the board to allow cross-examination of witnesses;

(c) Restricts ex parte communications with the board or requires the board to place statements of such communications on the record;

(d) Requires verbatim transcripts of records of proceedings; or

(e) Requires depositions, discovery or subpoenas.

(7) If the board determines that a proposed rule is of the type described in subsection (1)(c) of this section, and the proposed rule would require new or increased standards for forest practices, as part of or in addition to the economic and fiscal impact statement required by ORS 183.335 (Notice) (2)(b)(E), the board shall, prior to the close of the public comment period, prepare and make available to the public a comprehensive analysis of the economic impact of the proposed rule. The analysis shall include, but is not limited to:

(a) An estimate of the potential change in timber harvest as a result of the rule;

(b) An estimate of the overall statewide economic impact, including a change in output, employment and income related to:

(A) The forest products industry;

(B) Other private sectors such as commercial fishing, recreational fishing and other outdoor recreation; and

(C) Government sectors such as public water system providers, waste treatment and built and natural infrastructure;

(c) An estimate of the total economic impact on the forest products industry and common school and county forest trust land revenues, both regionally and statewide; and

(d) An assessment of the economic impact of the proposed rule on various types of affected forestland parcels and on various geographic locations that is derived from consulting stakeholders.

(8) The provisions of this section do not apply to temporary rules adopted by the board.

Note: 527.714 (Types of rules) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 527 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 527.714 — Types of rules; procedure; findings necessary; rule analysis , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.650 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.650
526.650 Expenditure of funds restricted
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 526.645 (Additional powers) (2), no funds shall be expended by the Oregon Forest Resources Institute for the purpose of supporting or opposing litigation or other legal action which is unrelated to the administration of the institute.

(2) No funds shall be expended by the institute for the purpose of influencing, or attempting to influence, any legislation or any rulemaking or other administrative activity of any state board, commission or agency. [1991 c.949 §13]

Source: Section 526.650 — Expenditure of funds restricted , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.181 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.181
530.181 State Forest Acquisition Fund
Status: in_force

The State Forest Acquisition Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The State Forest Acquisition Fund shall consist of moneys deposited in the fund under section 13, chapter 906, Oregon Laws 2009, and section 16, chapter 624, Oregon Laws 2011, and may include fees, revenues or other income deposited into the fund by the Legislative Assembly. The moneys in the State Forest Acquisition Fund and the interest earnings on moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Board of Forestry for the purpose of acquiring parcels in the Gilchrist area of Klamath County for use as state forestland. [2009 c.906 §14; 2011 c.624 §17]

Note: 530.181 (State Forest Acquisition Fund) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 530 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 530.181 — State Forest Acquisition Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.626 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.626
530.626 Earnings in excess of amounts required for authority
Status: in_force

The earnings of a community forest authority created under ORS 530.606 (Creation of authority) in excess of the amount required for the retirement of indebtedness or the accomplishment of the purposes of ORS 530.600 (Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628) to 530.628 (Application of laws to authority and to issuance of bonds) shall not inure to the benefit of a person or body other than the municipality creating the authority. An authority may transfer, from time to time, to the municipality creating the authority any excess moneys not needed to pay the authority’s expenses or to pay the authority’s bonds or other obligations, and the municipality may use such transferred funds for any lawful purpose of the municipality. Upon dissolution of an authority, any asset remaining after provision for payment of the obligations and expenses of the authority becomes an asset of the municipality. [2005 c.500 §14]

Note: See note under 530.600 (Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628) .

Source: Section 530.626 — Earnings in excess of amounts required for authority , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.009 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.009
526.009 State Board of Forestry
Status: in_force

(1) There is created a State Board of Forestry consisting of seven members appointed by the Governor. The members appointed to the board shall be subject to confirmation by the Senate as provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . The Governor shall designate one member of the board as chairperson to hold that position until that member’s term expires or until relieved by the Governor as provided in subsection (6) of this section. The chairperson shall have such powers and duties as are provided by the rules of the board.

(2) The term of office of a member of the board is four years. A member shall be eligible for reappointment, but no member shall serve more than two consecutive full terms. In case of a vacancy for any cause, the Governor shall make an appointment as provided in subsection (1) of this section.

(3) Appointments made by the Governor under subsection (1) of this section shall include appointment of at least one member from each of the forest regions established under ORS 527.640 (Forest regions) and the rules adopted thereunder by January 1, 1987.

(4) No more than three members of the board may derive any significant portion of their income directly from persons or organizations that are subject to regulation under ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) , 527.990 (Criminal penalties) (1) and 527.992 (Civil penalties) .

(5) Except as provided in subsection (4) of this section, no member of the board shall have any relationship or pecuniary interest that would interfere with the member representing the public interest.

(6) The Governor may at any time remove any member of the board for inefficiency, incompetence, neglect of duty, malfeasance in office, unfitness to render effective service or failure to continue to meet the criteria of appointment pursuant to this section. [1965 c.253 §4; 1973 c.230 §1; 1979 c.394 §1; 1983 c.759 §5; 1987 c.919 §6]

Source: Section 526.009 — State Board of Forestry; chairperson; terms; vacancies; confirmation; qualifications; removal , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.210 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.210
530.210 Definitions for ORS 530.210 to 530.280
Status: in_force

When used in ORS 530.210 (Definitions for ORS 530.210 to 530.280) to 530.280 (State Forestry General Obligation Bond Fund) , unless the context clearly would be otherwise:

(1) “Bonds” are the general obligation bonds of the State of Oregon issued pursuant to Article XI-E, Oregon Constitution.

(2) “Forestland” is any land suitable for the production of forest crops. [Amended by 1955 c.115 §1]

Source: Section 530.210 — Definitions for ORS 530.210 to 530.280 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.790 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.790
527.790 Notice to State Forestry Department prior to pesticide application
Status: in_force

(1) An operator, timber owner or landowner that sends notice under ORS 527.788 (Notice to State Forestry Department of proposed pesticide application) of a proposed pesticide application by helicopter to forestland shall notify the State Forestry Department prior to the pesticide application by helicopter being made. A notice under this section must:

(a) Be made by electronic communication to a department reporting system;

(b) Be sent to the department no later than 7 p.m. on the day preceding the pesticide application;

(c) Specify the day following the notice as a day for pesticide application by helicopter;

(d) Identify the forestland units to receive pesticide application on the specified day; and

(e) Contain any additional information required by State Board of Forestry rules.

(2) The sending of a notice under subsection (1) of this section does not limit the number of days on which a pesticide application by helicopter may be made. However, a separate notice is required for each day that a pesticide application by helicopter is to be made. The sending of a notice under subsection (1) of this section does not require that a pesticide application identified in the notice be conducted.

(3) Upon receipt of a notice under this section, the department shall send the schedule information for the pesticide application and forestland unit identification to the electronic mail address or telephone number of each nearby recipient to which the department sent notice of the proposed pesticide application under ORS 527.789 (Notice to nearby recipient of proposed pesticide application) . [2020 s.s.1 c.16 §8]

Source: Section 527.790 — Notice to State Forestry Department prior to pesticide application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.111 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.111
526.111 State Forestry Department Revolving Account
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS 291.238 (Expenditures without allotment prohibited) or any other law, a revolving account in the sum of $750,000 deposited with the State Treasurer shall be at the disposal of the forester for the payment of:

(a) Lawful expenses incurred under the direction of the forester and the State Board of Forestry in the prevention or suppression of fire and the protection of forestlands; and

(b) Miscellaneous bills and extraordinary items which are payable in cash immediately upon presentation.

(2) The forester may draw checks upon the State Treasurer in making disbursements from the revolving account for the purposes stated in this section. Reimbursement of such disbursements shall be made from funds and accounts budgeted and allotted for expenses of the State Forestry Department. The revolving account is not subject to allotment or allocation of moneys pursuant to ORS 291.234 (Department to make allotments to state officers and agencies of appropriations and funds) to 291.260 (Approving, modifying or disapproving requests and budgets to be submitted to the federal government) . [1953 c.327 §1; 1965 c.253 §18; 1969 c.249 §1; 1987 c.155 §1; 1997 c.467 §1]

Source: Section 526.111 — State Forestry Department Revolving Account; purposes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.175 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.175
530.175 Forest Acquisition County Reimbursement Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Forest Acquisition County Reimbursement Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Forest Acquisition County Reimbursement Fund shall be credited to the fund. Moneys in the Forest Acquisition County Reimbursement Fund are continuously appropriated to the State Forestry Department for use as provided in this section.

(2) The fund shall consist of moneys deposited in the fund pursuant to ORS 530.110 (Distribution of revenues from lands acquired under ORS 530.010 to 530.040) (3).

(3) If the department uses proceeds from bonds issued on or after July 28, 2009, under ORS 530.140 (Forest development revenue bonds) or 530.210 (Definitions for ORS 530.210 to 530.280) to 530.280 (State Forestry General Obligation Bond Fund) , or from lottery bonds that were issued on or after July 28, 2009, to acquire land that immediately prior to acquisition by the department was subject to taxation by a county, the department shall make payments as provided in this section to reimburse the county for the loss of tax revenue from the acquired land. The amount paid to a county under this section shall be the amount by which the tax revenue to the county for the last year in which the acquired land was taxable exceeds the amounts distributed to the counties under ORS 530.110 (Distribution of revenues from lands acquired under ORS 530.010 to 530.040) (1)(b) or (2)(c) from revenue generated by that land. However, if in any year the amounts distributed under ORS 530.110 (Distribution of revenues from lands acquired under ORS 530.010 to 530.040) (1)(b) or (2)(c) from revenue generated by the acquired land equals or exceeds the tax revenue to the county for the last year in which the acquired land was taxable, payments under this section in regard to that land shall terminate and not resume. [2009 c.831 §8]

Note: 530.175 (Forest Acquisition County Reimbursement Fund) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 530 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 530.175 — Forest Acquisition County Reimbursement Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.799 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.799
527.799 Implementing pesticide application provisions
Status: repealed

The State Forestry Department may adopt rules to implement the provisions of ORS 527.786 (Definitions) to 527.793 (Failure to send notice) , 527.794 (Department reporting system) , 527.795 (Daily spray records) , 527.796 (Interference with pesticide application) , 527.797 (Limitations on pesticide applications) and 527.798 (Reporting points of diversion) . [2022 c.33 §51]

Note: 527.799 (Implementing pesticide application provisions) is repealed only if certain conditions are met. See sections 54 and 60 to 64, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022 (third note following 527.711 (Private Forest Accord rule package) ).

Source: Section 527.799 — Implementing pesticide application provisions; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.793 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.793
527.793 Failure to send notice
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section, “spray season” means a period that:

(a) Begins on January 1 and ends on June 30 in the same calendar year; or

(b) Begins on July 1 and ends on December 31 in the same calendar year.

(2) If an operator, timber owner or landowner fails to timely send a notice under ORS 527.790 (Notice to State Forestry Department prior to pesticide application) or timely send a notice of incompletion or completion verification under ORS 527.791 (Verifying completion of pesticide application) for one or more forestland units, or any combination of such failures on the same day:

(a) For the first day during a spray season on which one or more failures occur, the State Forestry Department shall issue the landowner a warning.

(b) For the second day during a single spray season on which one or more failures occur, the department shall assess the landowner a civil penalty of $1,000.

(c) For a third day or any subsequent day during a single spray season on which one or more failures occur, the department shall assess the landowner a civil penalty of $5,000 per day. [2020 s.s.1 c.16 §10]

Source: Section 527.793 — Failure to send notice; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.690 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.690
527.690 Failure to comply with order to reforest or repair damage
Status: in_force

(1) In the event an order issued pursuant to ORS 527.680 (Violation by operator) (2)(b) directs the repair of damage or correction of an unsatisfactory condition, including compliance with reforestation requirements, and if the operator or landowner does not comply with the order within the period specified in such order and the order has not been appealed to the State Board of Forestry within 30 days, the State Forester based upon a determination by the forester of what action will best carry out the purposes of ORS 527.630 (Policy) shall:

(a) Maintain an action in the Circuit Court for Marion County or the circuit court for the county in which the violation occurred for an order requiring the landowner or operator to comply with the terms of the forester’s order or to restrain violations thereof; or

(b) Estimate the cost to repair the damage or the unsatisfactory condition as directed by the order and shall notify the operator, timber owner and landowner in writing of the amount of the estimate. Upon agreement of the operator, timber owner or the landowner to pay the cost, the State Forester may proceed to repair the damage or the unsatisfactory condition. In the event approval of the expenditure is not obtained within 30 days after notification to the operator, timber owner and landowner under this section, the State Forester shall present to the board the alleged violation, the estimate of the expenditure to repair the damage or unsatisfactory condition and the justification for the expenditure.

(2) The board shall review the matter presented to it pursuant to subsection (1) of this section and shall determine whether to authorize the State Forester to proceed to repair the damage or correct the unsatisfactory condition and the amount authorized for expenditure. The board shall afford the operator, timber owner or landowner the opportunity to appear before the board for the purpose of presenting facts pertaining to the alleged violation and the proposed expenditure.

(3) If the board authorizes the State Forester to repair the damage or correct the unsatisfactory condition, the State Forester shall proceed, either with forces of the State Forester or by contract, to repair the damage or correct the unsatisfactory condition. The State Forester shall keep a complete account of direct expenditures incurred, and upon completion of the work, shall prepare an itemized statement thereof and shall deliver a copy to the operator, timber owner and landowner. In no event shall the expenditures exceed the amount authorized by subsection (2) of this section. An itemized statement of the direct expenditures incurred by the State Forester, certified by the State Forester, shall be accepted as prima facie evidence of such expenditures in any proceeding authorized by this section. If the State Forester’s action to repair the damage or correct the unsatisfactory condition arose from an operation for which a bond, cash deposit or other security was required under ORS 527.760 (Reforestation exemptions for land use changes) , the State Forester shall retain any applicable portion of a cash deposit and the surety on the bond or holder of the other security deposit shall pay the amount of the bond or other security deposit to the State Forester upon demand. If the amount specified in the demand is not paid within 30 days following the demand, the Attorney General, upon request by the State Forester, shall institute proceedings to recover the amount specified in the demand.

(4) The expenditures in cases covered by this section, including cases where the amount collected on a bond, deposit or other security was not sufficient to cover authorized expenditures, shall constitute a general lien upon the real and personal property of the operator, timber owner and landowner within the county in which the damage occurred. A written notice of the lien, containing a statement of the demand, the description of the property upon which the expenditures were made and the name of the parties against whom the lien attaches, shall be certified under oath by the State Forester and filed in the office of the county clerk of the county or counties in which the expenditures were made within six months after the date of delivery of the itemized statement referred to in subsection (3) of this section, and may be foreclosed in the manner provided in ORS chapter 88.

(5) All moneys recovered under this section shall be paid into the State Forestry Department Account. [1971 c.316 §11; 1981 c.757 §10; 1983 c.28 §1; 1991 c.919 §12]

Source: Section 527.690 — Failure to comply with order to reforest or repair damage; estimate of cost of repair; notification; board authorization for repair; cost of repair as lien upon operator, timber owner or landowner , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.990 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.990
530.990 Penalties for forest management violations
Status: in_force

(1) Except for violations arising from activities under contract with the State Board of Forestry or the State Forestry Department, and subject to ORS 153.022 (Authority of agency to specify rule violation as particular level of violation) , violation of any rule or order adopted pursuant to ORS 530.050 (Management of lands acquired) is a Class A violation.

(2) Multiple violations of any rule or order adopted pursuant to ORS 530.050 (Management of lands acquired) shall be considered a single violation. However, each day a violation continues shall be considered a separate violation.

(3) Violations and punishments set forth in this section are in addition to and not in lieu of the provisions of ORS 164.305 (Definitions for ORS 164.305 to 164.377) to 164.335 (Reckless burning) . [1995 c.347 §§2,3; 1999 c.1051 §108]

Source: Section 530.990 — Penalties for forest management violations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.061 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.061
530.061 Surety deposit required of successful purchaser
Status: in_force

The State Forester may require the successful purchaser at a forest products sale to provide a surety bond, cash deposit, assignment of surety, irrevocable letters of credit or other securities as determined acceptable by the State Forester for the purpose of securing performance by the purchaser. The required amount of a bond, deposit, assignment, letter of credit or other security may not be more than $500,000. Claims by any person against the bond, deposit, assignment, letter of credit or other security shall be made to the State Forester for determination. If the claim is disputed, the State Forester may request settlement of the claim through compromise or mediation or require that the claim be litigated. Unless there is a claim awaiting determination, the State Forester shall return any unexpended amount from the bond, deposit, assignment, letter of credit or other security no later than 180 days after the earlier of the completion of operations under the sales contract or the termination date in the sales contract. [2014 c.47 §2]

Source: Section 530.061 — Surety deposit required of successful purchaser , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.250 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.250
530.250 State Forester to rehabilitate state forestlands
Status: in_force

(1) The State Forester, under the direction of the State Board of Forestry, shall rehabilitate, reforest and develop state-owned forestlands so as to secure the highest permanent usefulness to the whole people of the state. In the management and control of such land, the State Forester may employ assistants and such other help as in the judgment of the State Forester may be necessary and may purchase machinery, equipment and supplies required to accomplish the purposes hereof. The State Forester may enter into any and all contracts, in the name of the board, deemed necessary for the rehabilitation, reforestation and development of said lands.

(2) The board shall carry out the provisions of ORS 530.210 (Definitions for ORS 530.210 to 530.280) to 530.280 (State Forestry General Obligation Bond Fund) and may promulgate such rules and regulations and do any other act or thing necessary to meet fully the requirements of such sections.

Source: Section 530.250 — State Forester to rehabilitate state forestlands; assistants, equipment and contracts; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.712 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.712
527.712 Exemption for practices that comply with federal Endangered Species Act agreements
Status: repealed

If a person is party to an agreement with the National Marine Fisheries Service or the United States Fish and Wildlife Service under the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 to 1544) and is engaging in a forest practice in compliance with the agreement, the forest practice is not subject to provisions of ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) or rules adopted thereunder that relate to protection of a species addressed in the agreement. [2022 c.33 §14]

Note: 527.712 (Exemption for practices that comply with federal Endangered Species Act agreements) is repealed only if certain conditions are met. See sections 54 and 60 to 64, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022 (third note following 527.711 (Private Forest Accord rule package) ).

Note: See fourth note under 527.711 (Private Forest Accord rule package) .

Source: Section 527.712 — Exemption for practices that comply with federal Endangered Species Act agreements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.780 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.780
526.780 Agreements for forestry carbon offsets
Status: in_force

(1) The State Forester may enter into agreements with nonfederal forest landowners as a means to market, register, transfer or sell forestry carbon offsets on behalf of the landowners to provide a stewardship incentive for nonfederal forestlands.

(2) The State Forester may enter into an agreement described in this section if all of the following criteria are met:

(a) The agreement must ensure continuous management of the nonfederal forestlands at a standard that, in the judgment of the State Forester, would not occur in the absence of the agreement.

(b) Any forestry carbon offsets managed by the agreement must be attributable to the subject nonfederal forestland as determined by the forestry carbon offset accounting system established in ORS 526.783 (Development of forestry carbon offset accounting system) .

(c) Prices for the transfer or sale of forestry carbon offsets may be negotiated on behalf of the nonfederal forest landowner and must be at or greater than fair market value.

(d) The agreement must provide for the following distribution of proceeds from the transfer or sale of forest carbon offsets attributable to the subject nonfederal forestland:

(A) Not less than 50 percent to the nonfederal forest landowner;

(B) Not more than 25 percent to the State Forester to fund programs providing coordinated technical, financial or management planning assistance to nonindustrial private forest landowners; and

(C) Not more than 25 percent to the State Forester to fund administration of the forestry carbon offset program.

(3) All revenues received and any interest earned on moneys distributed to the State Forester under subsection (2)(d)(B) and (C) of this section shall be credited to the State Forestry Department Account and may be expended only for the purposes stated in subsection (2)(d)(B) and (C) of this section.

(4) A person or governmental agency may create a forestry carbon offset by performing, financing or otherwise causing one or more of the following activities:

(a) Afforestation or reforestation of underproducing lands that are not subject to required reforestation under the Oregon Forest Practices Act;

(b) Forest management activities not required under law existing at the point of creation of the forestry carbon offset, including but not limited to the following practices:

(A) Stand density control treatments in overstocked, underproducing stands of timber;

(B) Silvicultural practices that increase forest stand biomass, including but not limited to structure based management, variable retention, uneven age management, longer rotation ages and no harvest reserves;

(C) Expanded riparian buffers and other leave areas; and

(D) Deferred harvest rotations past 50 years or the age of economic maturity, whichever is longer; and

(c) Other activities as defined by rule by the State Board of Forestry. [2001 c.752 §2]

Source: Section 526.780 — Agreements for forestry carbon offsets; requirements; creation; disposition of revenues , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.734 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.734
527.734 Considering reports on rules relating to aquatic resources
Status: repealed

(1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, the State Board of Forestry may not adopt, amend or repeal a rule described in ORS 527.714 (Types of rules) (1)(c) that relates to aquatic resources until the board has first received and considered reports that pertain to the rule from the Adaptive Management Program Committee and the Independent Research and Science Team described in ORS 527.732 (Adaptive Management Program Committee) and 527.733 (Independent Research and Science Team) .

(2) Notwithstanding ORS 527.714 (Types of rules) (7), subsection (1) of this section does not apply:

(a) To adoption, amendment or repeal of a rule as part of a rulemaking proceeding commenced pursuant to ORS 527.765 (Best management practices to maintain water quality) (3)(e) in response to a petition for review of best management practices made by the Environmental Quality Commission;

(b) To adoption, amendment or repeal of a rule by the commission;

(c) If the legislation authorizing or requiring the adoption, amendment or repeal of the rule provides a specific exemption from this section; or

(d) If the adoption, amendment or repeal of the rule is necessary to comply with a court order.

(3) The board may solicit and consider a report from the committee or the team prior to or as part of:

(a) A rulemaking proceeding described in subsection (2)(a) of this section, if soliciting and considering the report does not conflict with the requirements of ORS 527.765 (Best management practices to maintain water quality) (3)(e); or

(b) Any other rulemaking described in ORS 527.714 (Types of rules) (1)(c), subject to the funding available to, and the capacity of, the committee and the team, taking into consideration the requirements of subsection (1) of this section. [2022 c.33 §39]

Note: 527.734 (Considering reports on rules relating to aquatic resources) is repealed only if certain conditions are met. See sections 54 and 60 to 64, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022 (third note following 527.711 (Private Forest Accord rule package) ).

(Harvest Type; Water Quality Regulation)

Source: Section 527.734 — Considering reports on rules relating to aquatic resources , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.678 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.678
527.678 Wildlife food plots
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Forest tree species” has the meaning given that term in ORS 527.620 (Definitions for ORS 527.610 to 527.770) .

(b) “Small forestland” means forestland as defined in ORS 527.620 (Definitions for ORS 527.610 to 527.770) that:

(A) Has an owner that owns or holds common ownership interest in at least 10 acres of Oregon forestland but less than 5,000 acres of Oregon forestland; and

(B) Constitutes all forestland within a single tax lot and all forestland within contiguous parcels owned or held in common ownership by the owner.

(c) “Wildlife food plot” means a small forestland area that, instead of being used for growing and harvesting a forest tree species, is planted in vegetation capable of substantially contributing to wildlife nutrition.

(2) The owner of a small forestland that is subject to reforestation requirements under ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) may, notwithstanding any contrary provision of the reforestation requirements for the forestland, establish wildlife food plots within the boundaries of the small forestland. The combined size of the wildlife food plots described in this subsection may not exceed:

(a) 2.5 percent of the small forestland, if the small forestland is 500 acres or less in size;

(b) 2.0 percent of the small forestland, if the small forestland is more than 500 acres but not more than 1,000 acres in size; or

(c) 1.0 percent of the small forestland, if the small forestland is more than 1,000 acres in size.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The State Board of Forestry shall adopt rules for carrying out this section. The board shall consult with the State Department of Fish and Wildlife to identify vegetation capable of substantially contributing to wildlife nutrition.

(b) The establishment of a wildlife food plot as provided by board rules is a forest practice providing for the overall maintenance of forestland resources as described in ORS 527.710 (Duties and powers of board) and supersedes any contrary reforestation requirement under ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) for the wildlife food plot.

(c) Notwithstanding ORS 527.670 (Commencement of operations) (1), the establishment or relocation of a wildlife food plot, and the reforestation of a location that ceases to be a wildlife food plot, are forest operations requiring notice to the State Forester under ORS 527.670 (Commencement of operations) . [2015 c.64 §1]

Note: 527.678 (Wildlife food plots) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 527 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 527.678 — Wildlife food plots; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.610 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.610
530.610 Levy of taxes prohibited
Status: in_force

A community forest authority created under ORS 530.606 (Creation of authority) does not have the power or authority to levy taxes. [2005 c.500 §6]

Note: See note under 530.600 (Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628) .

Source: Section 530.610 — Levy of taxes prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.144 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.144
526.144 Equipment pool
Status: in_force

(1) The equipment pool operated by the forester and the State Board of Forestry, which furnishes transportation and equipment for the various activities and programs of the board, is for the acquisition, operation, storage, maintenance and replacement of equipment. Notwithstanding any other law, the forester, under the direction of the board, may:

(a) Determine each activity or program of the board that shall participate in the equipment pool, and in so doing, cause the transfer of moneys from the account representing such activity or program in an amount determined advisable for equipment pool purposes. However, in each instance the transfer of moneys must be based on the proportionate use of the equipment pool, or the proposed use thereof, by the activity or program.

(b) Transfer equipment to the equipment pool, which items of transfer are owned by the State of Oregon and under the jurisdiction of the board or forester. In such event the records shall reveal the cash value of the transferred items as of the date of the transfer.

(2) Forest protective associations or agencies under contract or cooperative agreement with the board pursuant to ORS 477.406 (Cooperative contracts or agreements for forest protection or forest related activities) may, with the approval of the board, participate in the equipment pool for the purposes of the contract or agreement. Participation by such an association or agency shall be on the same basis as an activity or program of the board that participates in the equipment pool. [1965 c.253 §22]

Source: Section 526.144 — Equipment pool; participation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.271 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.271
526.271 Findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that:

(1) The State Forestry Department is well-positioned, due to experience in managing Oregon forests and its understanding of science-based, active forest management, to facilitate state government participation in forest management on federal lands located within the state.

(2) The State Department of Fish and Wildlife has expertise with fish and wildlife habitat and the Department of Environmental Quality has expertise with water quality. Both departments have an important role to play in the management of federal forests located within the state.

(3) A collaborative relationship between the State Forestry Department, the federal government, other agencies of the executive department, as defined in ORS 174.112 (“Executive department” defined) , interested persons and nongovernmental organizations may restore the health, diversity and resilience of federal forests by increasing the information shared and by providing a variety of perspectives on site-specific and landscape-level determinations.

(4) In cooperation with the State Forestry Department and the federal government, many communities in wildfire-prone areas have completed a community wildfire protection plan that identifies priority areas for hazardous fuel removal from federal lands.

(5) The federal government has provided opportunities for agencies of the executive department, as defined in ORS 174.112 (“Executive department” defined) , to become involved, to a greater extent, in the management of federal lands. [2005 c.772 §1]

Note: 526.271 (Findings) , 526.274 (Authority to participate in federal forest management) , 526.277 (Findings) and 526.280 (Responsibilities of State Forester) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 526 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 526.271 — Findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.616 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.616
530.616 Authorization to borrow moneys or to issue, sell and assume bond anticipation notes
Status: in_force

A community forest authority created under ORS 530.606 (Creation of authority) may borrow from banks, investment banks or other lenders sums of money on terms that the board deems necessary or advisable. An authority may also issue, sell and assume bond anticipation notes or the equivalent that bear a date, mature at a time, be in denominations and in a form, be payable in a medium, at a place, and be subject to the terms of redemption that the board deems necessary or advisable. [2005 c.500 §9]

Note: See note under 530.600 (Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628) .

Source: Section 530.616 — Authorization to borrow moneys or to issue, sell and assume bond anticipation notes , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.294 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.294
526.294 Large commercial event health and safety standards
Status: in_force

(1) The State Forestry Department may adopt rules establishing health and safety standards for large commercial events held on state forestlands. The department shall consult with the Oregon Health Authority and the Department of Environmental Quality prior to establishing health and safety standards under this section. The State Forestry Department shall design the standards to protect the health of state forestlands, the viability of state forestlands as a public resource, the well-being of fish and wildlife and the health and safety of persons on state forestlands. The standards may address matters that include, but need not be limited to:

(a) Alcohol consumption;

(b) Buffer zones between large commercial events and ecologically sensitive areas;

(c) Buffer zones between large commercial events and known cultural resources;

(d) Buffer zones between large commercial events and forest practices as defined in ORS 527.620 (Definitions for ORS 527.610 to 527.770) ;

(e) Crowd and traffic control;

(f) Fire and flammable material use;

(g) Insurance and bonding;

(h) Lighting;

(i) Noise levels and hours; and

(j) Sanitation.

(2) The department shall include applicable health and safety standards in the terms and conditions of any large commercial event permit issued under ORS 526.291 (Large commercial event permits) . [2015 c.713 §4]

Note: See note under 526.287 (Definitions for ORS 526.287 to 526.299 and 526.991) .

Source: Section 526.294 — Large commercial event health and safety standards; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.404 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.404
526.404 Small Forestland Investment in Stream Habitat Program Fund
Status: repealed

(1) The Small Forestland Investment in Stream Habitat Program Fund is established, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Small Forestland Investment in Stream Habitat Program Fund shall be credited to the fund.

(2) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the State Forestry Department to be distributed by the Small Forestland Owner Assistance Office described in ORS 526.400 (Small Forestland Owner Assistance Office) as grants to small forestland owners under the Small Forestland Investment in Stream Habitat Program established under ORS 526.402 (Small Forestland Investment in Stream Habitat Program) .

(3) The fund shall consist of:

(a) Moneys appropriated to the department for deposit in the fund or otherwise transferred to the fund.

(b) Any gifts, grants, contributions or other donations for use as described in subsection (2) of this section that are received by the department from any public or private source and caused to be deposited in the fund or otherwise transferred to the fund. [2022 c.33 §18]

Note: 526.404 (Small Forestland Investment in Stream Habitat Program Fund) is repealed only if certain conditions are met. See sections 54 and 60 to 64, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022 (third note following 526.400 (Small Forestland Owner Assistance Office) ).

Note: See second note under 526.400 (Small Forestland Owner Assistance Office) .

Source: Section 526.404 — Small Forestland Investment in Stream Habitat Program Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.031 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.031
526.031 State Forester
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Forestry shall appoint a State Forester, who must be a practical forester familiar with western conditions and experienced in organization for the prevention of forest fires. The forester shall be the chief executive officer of the State Forestry Department. The forester shall hold office at the pleasure of the board, and shall act as its secretary.

(2) With the approval of the board and subject to applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law, the State Forester may appoint a Deputy State Forester, assistant state foresters and other employees of the department. During the State Forester’s absence or disability, all authority shall be exercised by the Deputy State Forester or by the assistant whom the State Forester or the board, by written order filed with the Secretary of State, has designated as Acting State Forester.

(3) The board shall fix the compensation of the State Forester. In addition to their salaries, the forester, the deputy and assistants shall be reimbursed, subject to the limitations otherwise provided by law, for their actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. [1965 c.253 §7; 1983 c.759 §13]

Source: Section 526.031 — State Forester; deputy and assistants; compensation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.665 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.665
526.665 Exemption from certain financial administration laws
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in ORS 526.600 (Definitions for ORS 526.600 to 526.675) to 526.675 (Oregon Forest Resources Institute Fund) , ORS 291.026 (Examining agency records and financial affairs) , 291.201 (“Tax expenditure” defined for ORS 291.201 to 291.222) to 291.222 (Furnishing information and assistance to Governor-elect) , 291.232 (Declaration of policy) to 291.260 (Approving, modifying or disapproving requests and budgets to be submitted to the federal government) , 291.322 (Definitions for ORS 291.322 to 291.334) to 291.334 (Assistance of Legislative Fiscal Office to board) , 292.210 (Definitions for ORS 292.210 to 292.230) to 292.250 (Reimbursement for use of privately owned motor vehicle on official business) , 293.260 (Collection of moneys and property due to state) to 293.280 (Application of ORS 293.265 to 293.275) , 293.295 (When claim against moneys in State Treasury may be paid) to 293.346 (Drawing warrants) and 293.590 (Department to supervise state agency accounting) to 293.640 (Period covered by biennial reports) do not apply to the Oregon Forest Resources Institute or to the administration and enforcement of ORS 526.600 (Definitions for ORS 526.600 to 526.675) to 526.675 (Oregon Forest Resources Institute Fund) . [1991 c.949 §17]

Source: Section 526.665 — Exemption from certain financial administration laws , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.215 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.215
526.215 Oregon State University research and experimentation programs
Status: in_force

To aid in the economic development of the State of Oregon, Oregon State University shall institute and carry on research and experimentation to develop the maximum yield from the forestlands of Oregon, to obtain the fullest utilization of the forest resource, and to study air and water pollution as it relates to the forest products industries. [1961 c.297 §2(1); 1967 c.377 §6; 2013 c.768 §145a; 2015 c.767 §179]

Source: Section 526.215 — Oregon State University research and experimentation programs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.170 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.170
530.170 Disposition of revenues from lands acquired under former statute
Status: in_force

Revenues from lands acquired by the state pursuant to section 5, chapter 478, Oregon Laws 1939, shall be disposed of as provided by law at the time of such acquisition. However, the county court or board of county commissioners of any county from which such lands were acquired may, by resolution duly made and entered, and delivery of a certified copy thereof to the State Board of Forestry, elect to have such revenues disposed of as provided in ORS 530.110 (Distribution of revenues from lands acquired under ORS 530.010 to 530.040) (1). [Amended by 1957 c.83 §19; 2007 c.71 §173]

Source: Section 530.170 — Disposition of revenues from lands acquired under former statute , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.792 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.792
527.792 Designation of forestland units
Status: in_force

(1) If the State Forestry Department receives a notice under ORS 527.790 (Notice to State Forestry Department prior to pesticide application) , at the beginning of the 90-day period identified in the notice, the department shall designate the forestland units identified in the notice as being in available status. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the department shall terminate the available status of a forestland unit after 90 days.

(2) Upon receiving a notice under ORS 527.790 (Notice to State Forestry Department prior to pesticide application) specifying a date on which a pesticide application by helicopter is to be made, the department shall change the designation of any forestland unit identified in the notice to pending status.

(3) Upon receiving a notice of incompletion under ORS 527.791 (Verifying completion of pesticide application) , the department shall change the designation of any forestland unit identified in the notice to incomplete status.

(4) Upon receiving a completion verification under ORS 527.791 (Verifying completion of pesticide application) , the department shall change the designation of any forestland unit identified in the completion verification to completed status.

(5) The department shall change the designation of a forestland unit from pending status if, at 11:59 p.m. on the day following the pesticide application date specified for the forestland unit in a notice under ORS 527.790 (Notice to State Forestry Department prior to pesticide application) , the department has not received a notice of incompletion or completion verification for the forestland unit. Subject to subsection (1) of this section, the department shall return a forestland unit described in this subsection from pending status to available status. [2020 s.s.1 c.16 §11]

Source: Section 527.792 — Designation of forestland units , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.795 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.795
527.795 Daily spray records
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Daily spray records” means records required of a pesticide operator under ORS 634.146 (Records required of operators) .

(b) “Geographic information system data” means the electronic location data recorded during a pesticide application by helicopter.

(c) “Health provider” means a person holding a license, certificate or permit issued under Oregon law to provide the diagnosis, treatment or care of disease or injury in the ordinary course of business or practice of a profession, when seeking to provide diagnosis, treatment or care of a patient in response to a suspected exposure of the patient to pesticide.

(d) “Pesticide operator” has the meaning given that term in ORS 634.006 (Definitions) .

(2) The Pesticide Analytical and Response Center shall accept requests for a pesticide operator’s daily spray records and geographic information system data concerning a pesticide application by helicopter to forestland from:

(a) A unit of state government, as defined in ORS 174.111 (“State government” defined) ;

(b) A law enforcement agency, as defined in ORS 181A.010 (Definitions for ORS 181A.010 to 181A.350) ; or

(c) A health provider.

(3) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) The center shall forward a request received under subsection (2) of this section to the pesticide operator that is the subject of the request. A pesticide operator that receives a request from the center shall send the center the daily spray records and geographic information system data possessed or accessible to the pesticide operator concerning pesticide applications by helicopter to forestland identified in the request.

(b) The pesticide operator shall send the requested daily spray record information to the center no later than 24 hours after receiving the request. The pesticide operator shall send the requested geographic information system data to the center no later than five business days after receiving the request.

(c) Upon receiving requested information from a pesticide operator, the center shall forward the information received to the requesting unit of state government, law enforcement agency or health provider.

(4) Failure of a pesticide operator to timely send records or data as required under subsection (3) of this section is a violation subject to a fine of $1,000 per request.

(5) Records and data sent or received under this section are not public records for purposes of ORS 192.311 (Definitions for ORS 192.311 to 192.478) to 192.478 (Exemption for Judicial Department) . [2020 s.s.1 c.16 §14]

Source: Section 527.795 — Daily spray records; penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.665 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.665
527.665 Notice of reforestation requirements to be given in forestland transfers
Status: in_force

(1) In any transaction for the conveyance of an ownership interest in forestland, the transferor must provide to the transferee, prior to the date of execution of the conveyance, written notice of any reforestation requirements imposed upon the land pursuant to the Oregon Forest Practices Act.

(2) The failure of the transferor to comply with subsection (1) of this section does not invalidate an instrument of conveyance executed in the transaction. However, for any such failure the transferee may bring against the transferor an appropriate action to recover the costs of complying with the reforestation requirements. The court may award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party in an action brought under the provisions of this section. [1983 c.759 §4; 1995 c.618 §79]

Source: Section 527.665 — Notice of reforestation requirements to be given in forestland transfers; effect of failure to notify; damages , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.786 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.786
526.786 Rules relating to forestry carbon offsets
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Forestry may develop administrative rules that define principles and standards relating to the creation, measurement, accounting, marketing, verifying, registering, transferring and selling of forestry carbon offsets from nonfederal forestlands.

(2) Rules adopted by the board under this section shall set standards to ensure that in order to be marketed, registered, transferred or sold, a forestry carbon offset must be created as a result of forest management activities that:

(a) Have the effect of increasing carbon storage on forestlands as measured by a forestry carbon offset accounting system;

(b) Would not otherwise occur but for the carbon storage objective; and

(c) Provide environmental, social and economic benefits for Oregon and its citizens, including but not limited to, protection or enhancement of long term timber supplies, native fish and wildlife habitat and water quality.

(3) Rules adopted by the board under this section shall establish principles to ensure that the forestry carbon offset accounting system shall:

(a) Account for relevant sources of carbon dioxide emission debits and credits for carbon storage or sequestration;

(b) Account for the duration and permanence of the carbon dioxide storage or emission reductions;

(c) Include provisions for establishing the appropriate baseline for projects, practices, rotation ages, harvest schedules and ownership from which measured carbon dioxide emission debits, and credits for carbon storage or sequestration are made;

(d) Account for other relevant and measurable greenhouse gas consequences, specifically credits and debits expressed as a carbon dioxide emissions equivalent, when establishing baselines or otherwise as appropriate;

(e) Account for the specific forest management practices used on-site and include provisions for monitoring carbon dioxide emission debits and credits for carbon storage or sequestration, from the implementation of specific practices;

(f) Account for continuing carbon dioxide emission debits, and credits for carbon storage or sequestration, based on the end product use of harvested biomass;

(g) Account for environmental, social and economic benefits of forestry carbon offsets and ensure that practices with unsustainable, long term consequences are not used to create forestry carbon offsets;

(h) Allow for public access to information in monitoring reports; and

(i) Encourage third-party verification of forestry carbon offsets.

(4) Rules adopted by the board under this section may address qualifications for persons and agencies that provide third-party verification and registration of forestry carbon offsets.

(5) Rules adopted by the board under this section shall be developed with the assistance of an advisory committee appointed by the board. The advisory committee shall consist of at least nine persons and shall contain:

(a) Persons from businesses, governmental agencies and nongovernmental organizations with knowledge and experience in the accounting of greenhouse gas emissions, sequestration and storage;

(b) At least one person from a nongovernmental forestry conservation organization;

(c) At least one nonindustrial private forest landowner or a representative of an organization that represents nonindustrial private forest landowners;

(d) One representative of the State Department of Energy;

(e) One representative of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife, or a designee of the State Department of Fish and Wildlife;

(f) One representative of the Department of Environmental Quality, or a designee of the Department of Environmental Quality;

(g) At least one representative from a qualified organization, as defined in ORS 469.503 (Requirements for approval of energy facility site certificate) ; and

(h) At least one representative from the State Forestry Department who shall serve as the secretary to the advisory committee. [2001 c.752 §4]

Source: Section 526.786 — Rules relating to forestry carbon offsets; rules advisory committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.604 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.604
530.604 Community forest authorities
Status: in_force

The governing body of a municipality may create a community forest authority under ORS 530.606 (Creation of authority) . An authority may issue obligations on behalf of the municipality creating the authority to finance community forestlands. An authority may not be created or maintained for a purpose other than to finance community forestlands as described in ORS 530.600 (Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628) to 530.628 (Application of laws to authority and to issuance of bonds) . [2005 c.500 §3]

Note: See note under 530.600 (Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628) .

Source: Section 530.604 — Community forest authorities , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.510 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.510
526.510 Department to provide technical assistance to governmental units
Status: in_force

(1) The State Forestry Department shall provide technical assistance to cities, counties, other governmental units, nonprofit and civic organizations and other groups interested in planting and caring for trees in communities. Technical assistance may include, but is not limited to, the following areas:

(a) Establishing and maintaining local urban and community forestry programs;

(b) Developing local tree management ordinances;

(c) Developing public information programs to promote awareness of the values and benefits of the urban forest as a resource of the urban community;

(d) Implementing appropriate tree management and care practices;

(e) Performing street tree inventories; and

(f) Planning and coordinating local tree planting projects.

(2) The department shall make the fullest use of cooperative agreements, projects and resource sharing with local grassroots organizations, community action groups, businesses, local and state agencies, federal agencies, public and private schools, colleges and universities in designing, developing and implementing local programs, plans and activities. [1993 c.347 §4]

Source: Section 526.510 — Department to provide technical assistance to governmental units , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.455 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.455
526.455 Definitions for ORS 526.450 to 526.475
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 315.104 (Reforestation) , 318.031 (Provisions in ORS chapters 305, 314, 315 and 317 incorporated into corporation income tax law) and 526.450 (Short title) to 526.475 (Appeal of decisions by State Forester) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Approved forest management practice” means and includes site preparation, tree planting, precommercial thinning, release, fertilization, animal damage control, insect and disease management or such other young growth management practices that increase wood growth as the State Forester shall approve or determine proper generally with regard to any particular applicant.

(2) “Board” means State Board of Forestry.

(3) “Commercial forestland” means land for which a primary use is the growing and harvesting of forest tree species and other forest resource values.

(4) “Eligible owner” means any private individual, group, Indian tribe or other native group, association, corporation or other nonpublic legal entity owning 10 to 500 acres of Oregon commercial forestland.

(5) “Forest management plan” means an operation plan to reach landowner objectives and assures public benefits as they relate to producing timber and other values. It shall include a cover map, basic forest stand description data, treatment opportunities, landowner objectives and a schedule for implementing the forest management plan.

(6) “Forest management practices” means and includes site preparation, tree planting, precommercial thinning, release, fertilization, animal damage control, insect and disease management and other young growth management practices that increase wood growth.

(7) “Industrial private forestlands” means lands capable of producing crops of industrial wood, greater than 10 acres and owned by other than an eligible owner.

(8) “Industrial wood” means forest products used to sustain a sawmill, plywood mill, pulp mill or other forest industry related manufacturing facility.

(9) “Landowner” means any private individual, group, Indian tribe or other native group, association, corporation or other legal entity, owning both the forestland and any timber thereon.

(10) “Nonindustrial private forestlands” means lands capable of producing crops of industrial wood and owned by an eligible owner.

(11) “State Forester” means the individual appointed pursuant to ORS 526.031 (State Forester) , or the authorized representative of the State Forester.

(12) “Timber” means wood growth, mature or immature, growing or dead, standing or down of species acceptable for regeneration under the Oregon Forest Practices Act.

(13) “Underproductive forestlands” means commercial forestlands not meeting the minimum stocking standards of the Oregon Forest Practices Act. [1979 c.578 §2]

Note: The amendments to 526.455 (Definitions for ORS 526.450 to 526.475) by section 6, chapter 883, Oregon Laws 2007, become operative January 2, 2028. See section 10, chapter 883, Oregon Laws 2007, as amended by section 36, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2009. The text that is operative on and after January 2, 2028, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

526.455 (Definitions for ORS 526.450 to 526.475) . As used in ORS 318.031 (Provisions in ORS chapters 305, 314, 315 and 317 incorporated into corporation income tax law) and 526.450 (Short title) to 526.475 (Appeal of decisions by State Forester) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Approved forest management practice” means and includes site preparation, tree planting, precommercial thinning, release, fertilization, animal damage control, insect and disease management or such other young growth management practices that increase wood growth as the State Forester shall approve or determine proper generally with regard to any particular applicant.

(2) “Board” means State Board of Forestry.

(3) “Commercial forestland” means land for which a primary use is the growing and harvesting of forest tree species and other forest resource values.

(4) “Eligible owner” means any private individual, group, Indian tribe or other native group, association, corporation or other nonpublic legal entity owning 10 to 500 acres of Oregon commercial forestland.

(5) “Forest management plan” means an operation plan to reach landowner objectives and assures public benefits as they relate to producing timber and other values. It shall include a cover map, basic forest stand description data, treatment opportunities, landowner objectives and a schedule for implementing the forest management plan.

(6) “Forest management practices” means and includes site preparation, tree planting, precommercial thinning, release, fertilization, animal damage control, insect and disease management and other young growth management practices that increase wood growth.

(7) “Industrial private forestlands” means lands capable of producing crops of industrial wood, greater than 10 acres and owned by other than an eligible owner.

(8) “Industrial wood” means forest products used to sustain a sawmill, plywood mill, pulp mill or other forest industry related manufacturing facility.

(9) “Landowner” means any private individual, group, Indian tribe or other native group, association, corporation or other legal entity, owning both the forestland and any timber thereon.

(10) “Nonindustrial private forestlands” means lands capable of producing crops of industrial wood and owned by an eligible owner.

(11) “State Forester” means the individual appointed pursuant to ORS 526.031 (State Forester) , or the authorized representative of the State Forester.

(12) “Timber” means wood growth, mature or immature, growing or dead, standing or down of species acceptable for regeneration under the Oregon Forest Practices Act.

(13) “Underproductive forestlands” means commercial forestlands not meeting the minimum stocking standards of the Oregon Forest Practices Act.

Source: Section 526.455 — Definitions for ORS 526.450 to 526.475 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.255 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.255
530.255 Hardwood species for reforestation
Status: in_force

(1) When making reforestation plans for state-owned or state-managed lands the State Forester, insofar as edaphic conditions permit, shall select suitable hardwood species as well as coniferous species.

(2) Silvicultural practices shall have as their objective the maintenance or improvement of forest health and soil fertility and the production of a continuous supply of coniferous and hardwood timber consistent with sound management of fish, wildlife, recreational and watershed values. [1993 c.346 §2]

Source: Section 530.255 — Hardwood species for reforestation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.787 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.787
527.787 Registering to receive notice of pesticide application
Status: in_force

(1) A person may register with the State Forestry Department to receive notices of proposed or scheduled pesticide applications by helicopter to forestland near the residence of the person. To obtain registration, the person must provide the department with:

(a) A description of the parcel where the person resides;

(b) Proof satisfactory to the department that the person resides at the parcel; and

(c) Contact information for the person that, at a minimum, includes:

(A) A mailing address; and

(B) An electronic mail address or telephone number.

(2) Upon the receipt of information under subsection (1) of this section, the department shall reconcile the parcel location information with tax lot information and note the tax lot in a geospatial layer maintained within a department reporting system.

(3) A person appropriating surface water for a water use qualifying for a spray buffer may register with the department to receive notices of proposed or scheduled pesticide applications by helicopter to forestland near the water intake used by the person. To obtain registration, the person must provide the department with:

(a) The global positioning system coordinates for the water intake;

(b) If the water use qualifying for a spray buffer is subject to water right requirements, a permit, certificate, registration, limited license or order of determination for the water use;

(c) If the water use qualifying for a spray buffer is exempt from water right requirements, a description of the spring box or other type of water intake and of the type of water use;

(d) Unless established in documentation described in paragraph (b) of this subsection, an attestation that the person believes the person has a lawful entitlement to make the water use qualifying for a spray buffer;

(e) An attestation that the person controls the works at the point of diversion for the water use qualifying for a spray buffer; and

(f) Contact information for the person that, at a minimum, includes:

(A) A mailing address; and

(B) An electronic mail address or telephone number.

(4) Upon the receipt of information under subsection (3) of this section, the department shall note the location of the water intake in a geospatial layer maintained within a department reporting system. [2020 s.s.1 c.16 §5]

Source: Section 527.787 — Registering to receive notice of pesticide application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.360 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.360
526.360 Assistance with developing lands
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Forestry, the State Forester and forest protective associations may assist to the extent practical in developing, for forestry, grazing or agricultural uses, lands within a forest protection district, as described in ORS 477.205 (Definitions for ORS 477.205 to 477.281) to 477.281 (Limitation on obligation of landowner for fire protection) , for such uses, including the burning of brush or other flammable material for the purpose of:

(a) Removing a fire hazard to any property;

(b) Preparing seed beds;

(c) Removing obstructions to or interference with the proper seeding or agricultural or grazing development or use of that land;

(d) Promoting the establishment of new forest crops on cutover, denuded or underproductive lands;

(e) Implementing pest prevention and suppression activities, as provided in ORS 527.310 (Definitions for ORS 527.310 to 527.370) to 527.370 (Disposition of receipts) ; or

(f) Promoting improvements to forest health, including improvements to fish and wildlife habitat.

(2) Upon request of the owner or the agent of the owner of lands within a forest protection district, the forester or a forest protective association may perform or supervise burning operations thereon for any of the purposes stated in subsection (1) of this section. The owner or the agent of the owner shall supply such personnel and equipment and shall perform such fire control actions and activities as the forester or forest protective association may require while there is danger of the fire spreading. The forester or forest protective association may refuse to perform or supervise burning or to issue any burning permit when, in the judgment of the forester or forest protective association, conditions so warrant.

(3) To accomplish the purposes set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the board shall establish by rule a Certified Burn Manager program.

(4) The rules shall include:

(a) Certification standards, requirements and procedures;

(b) Standards, requirements and procedures to revoke certification;

(c) Actions and activities that a Certified Burn Manager must perform;

(d) Actions and activities that a Certified Burn Manager may not allow or perform;

(e) Limitations on the use of a Certified Burn Manager; and

(f) Any other standard, requirement or procedure that the board considers necessary for the safe and effective administration of the program.

(5) The rules may establish and impose fees for participation in the program.

(6) When a burning for any of the purposes stated in subsection (1) of this section on lands within a forest protection district is started under the supervision of and supervised by the forester, a forest protective association or a Certified Burn Manager, a person may not be held liable for property damage resulting from that burning unless the damage is caused by the negligence of the person. [Amended by 1965 c.253 §42; 1967 c.429 §33; 1999 c.101 §2; 2021 c.592 §26; 2023 c.611 §18]

Source: Section 526.360 — Assistance with developing lands; supervision of certain burning; refusal of supervision or permit; Certified Burn Manager program; rules; liability for damage , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.640 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.640
526.640 General authority of institute
Status: in_force

The Oregon Forest Resources Institute shall enhance and provide support for Oregon’s forest products industry. In achieving these objectives the institute may:

(1) Increase public understanding of the practice of forestry and the use and benefits of forest products.

(2) Support education and cooperative efforts among private forest landowners and within the forest products industry to:

(a) Practice good stewardship of the land, and protect water and other public resources to the maximum extent practicable;

(b) Encourage the conversion of underproductive rural lands to forest uses, and provide information to private landowners on the means to facilitate such conversions;

(c) Encourage, facilitate and assist private forest landowners to meet or exceed state and federal regulations governing forest operations;

(d) Evaluate and communicate to private forest landowners the stewardship responsibility expectations of the public; and

(e) In cooperation with the State Forestry Department, Oregon State University and other appropriate government or private entities, serve as a clearinghouse for the dissemination of information to private forest landowners, through conferences, workshops and other means, about modern land management practices.

(3) Conduct research and help facilitate continued improvement in wood utilization and in secondary wood products manufacturing.

(4) Publish and sell publications and other materials relating to any program or function authorized by ORS 526.600 (Definitions for ORS 526.600 to 526.675) to 526.675 (Oregon Forest Resources Institute Fund) . The institute may contract for the publication of the materials described in this subsection, including the research, design and writing of the materials. The contract may include, among other matters, provisions for advance payment or reimbursement for services performed under the contract. The price of such publications shall include the cost of publishing and distributing the materials. All moneys received by the institute from the sale of publications shall be deposited in the Oregon Forest Resources Institute Fund. [1991 c.949 §11; 1997 c.15 §1]

Source: Section 526.640 — General authority of institute , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.660 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.660
527.660 Committees to review rules
Status: in_force

Each forest practice committee shall review proposed forest practice rules in order to assist the State Board of Forestry in developing rules appropriate to the forest conditions within its region. Committee recommendations are advisory only and the committees need not be consulted prior to the adoption of any forest practice rule. [1971 c.316 §8; 1987 c.919 §11]

Source: Section 527.660 — Committees to review rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 532.080 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 532 / Section 532.080
532.080 Mark or brand assignable
Status: in_force

Every mark or brand registered under ORS 532.010 (Definitions for ORS 532.010 to 532.140) to 532.140 (Prohibited acts relating to branding or marking if intended to injure or defraud) shall be assignable in law. The State Forester, upon payment of the fee mentioned in ORS 532.110 (Fees) and presentation to the State Forester, in duplicate, of an assignment, duly executed and acknowledged by the owner, transferring the mark or brand to a person named therein, shall file one copy of the assignment in the office of the State Forester and make an entry in the Forest Products Brand Register of the fact of the assignment, the date, the name of the assignee and such other details as the State Forester may see fit to enter therein. The State Forester shall return to the assignee the other copy of the assignment, with a certificate attached thereto, signed by the State Forester or the employee of the State Forester, to the effect that the mark or brand has been duly registered in accordance with the provisions of ORS 532.010 (Definitions for ORS 532.010 to 532.140) to 532.140 (Prohibited acts relating to branding or marking if intended to injure or defraud) and assigned to the assignee and that the assignee is the registered owner. The assignee, upon the due registration of the assignment as herein provided, shall become the owner of the mark or brand with the full right of exclusive use to the same extent as though the assignee had been the original owner.

Source: Section 532.080 — Mark or brand assignable; procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors532.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.225 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.225
526.225 Forest Research Laboratory
Status: in_force

(1) The Forest Research Laboratory is established at Oregon State University. In administering the laboratory, Oregon State University shall cooperate with individuals, corporations, associations and public agencies wherever and whenever advisable to further the purposes of ORS 526.215 (Oregon State University research and experimentation programs) , and may enter into any necessary agreements therefor.

(2) In order that there may be close coordination between the research and experimentation programs and the wise management and use of Oregon’s forests for the production of goods and services that benefit all its citizens, the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, in consultation with Oregon State University, shall appoint a Forest Research Laboratory Advisory Committee composed of 15 members. Nine members shall be individuals who are actively and principally engaged in timber management on forestlands, harvesting or the processing of forest products, one of whom shall be from a small woodland owner’s association, three members shall be individuals who are the heads of state and federal public forestry agencies and three members shall be individuals from the public at large. No individual who is a public member may have any relationship or pecuniary interest that would interfere with that individual representing the public interest. The advisory committee shall render practical counsel in the fields of forest management and use and forest harvest and utilization as they relate to the economic and social well-being of the people of Oregon. [1961 c.297 §2(2); 1965 c.253 §31; 1965 c.433 §1; 1975 c.96 §1; 1991 c.223 §1; 2015 c.767 §180]

Source: Section 526.225 — Forest Research Laboratory; cooperative programs; advisory committee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.605 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.605
526.605 Findings
Status: in_force

The State of Oregon recognizes that the forest products industry is one of the largest industries in the state. It provides monetary returns to labor, forestland owners, mill owners and operators, public timber purchasers, timber harvesters, investors and others. It is a source of local and state taxes. It is a major supporter of many secondary businesses that supply goods and services in our communities. The welfare of the state is therefore largely dependent on the health and vigor of the forest products industry. The Oregon Forest Resources Institute’s objectives support this important industry and the wise stewardship of natural resources for the benefit of Oregonians. [1991 c.949 §3; 2003 c.423 §1]

Source: Section 526.605 — Findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.811 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.811
526.811 Exemption from export prohibition
Status: in_force

The prohibitions against export contained in ORS 526.801 (Definitions for ORS 526.801 to 526.831 and 526.992) to 526.831 (Contract cancellation for timber export violation) and 526.992 (Criminal and civil penalties for timber export violation) shall not apply to specific quantities of grades and species of unprocessed timber originating from public lands which the United States Secretary of Agriculture or Secretary of the Interior has determined by rule to be surplus to the needs of timber manufacturing facilities in the United States. [1991 c.942 §7]

Source: Section 526.811 — Exemption from export prohibition , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.620 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.620
530.620 Loan repayment
Status: in_force

The board of directors of a community forest authority created under ORS 530.606 (Creation of authority) shall establish loan repayment terms and other charges at least adequate to pay the principal of and interest on the obligations of the authority as the same become due, including payments to a special fund or funds, together with the financing and other costs of the authority. [2005 c.500 §11]

Note: See note under 530.600 (Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628) .

Source: Section 530.620 — Loan repayment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 532.070 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 532 / Section 532.070
532.070 Certified copy of brand registration as evidence of registration and ownership
Status: in_force

A copy of brand registration certified by the State Forester or the deputy of the State Forester as a true copy and in good standing shall be received in all the courts of this state as evidence of the due and proper registration of the mark or brand and of its ownership.

Source: Section 532.070 — Certified copy of brand registration as evidence of registration and ownership , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors532.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.724 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.724
527.724 Forest operations to comply with air and water pollution control rules and standards
Status: in_force

Subject to ORS 527.765 (Best management practices to maintain water quality) and 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) , any forest operations on forestlands within this state shall be conducted in full compliance with the rules and standards of the Environmental Quality Commission relating to air and water pollution control. In addition to all other remedies provided by law, any violation of those rules or standards shall be subject to all remedies and sanctions available under statute or rule to the Department of Environmental Quality or the Environmental Quality Commission. [1979 c.400 §3; 1991 c.919 §19]

Source: Section 527.724 — Forest operations to comply with air and water pollution control rules and standards; effect of violation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.490 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.490
530.490 Management, control and protection of Common School Forest Lands and Elliott State Forest
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, or authority granted thereunder, after the State Board of Forestry and State Land Board resolutions and legal descriptions are filed with the Secretary of State as required by ORS 530.480 (Legal descriptions of lands) , the State Forester hereby shall be authorized, under the supervision of the State Board of Forestry and the regulations of that board, to manage, control and protect the Common School Forest Lands. Also, notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, or authority granted thereunder, the State Forester hereby is authorized, under the supervision of the State Board of Forestry and the regulations of that board, to manage, control and protect the Elliott State Forest Lands. In each instance the State Forester shall manage, control and protect such forests and forestlands so as to secure the greatest permanent value of the lands to the whole people of the State of Oregon, particularly for the dedicated purposes of the lands and the common schools to which the resources of the lands are devoted.

(2) Easements on, over and across the Common School Forest Lands and the Elliott State Forest Lands may be granted as follows:

(a) Permanent easements determined by the State Forester and State Board of Forestry as necessary to accomplish the dedicated purposes of such lands may be granted by the Department of State Lands.

(b) Easements other than permanent may be granted by the State Forester under joint rules of the State Board of Forestry and Department of State Lands.

(3) The authority granted the State Forester in this section shall not supersede the authority of the Department of State Lands to grant easements on or leases for the Common School Forest Lands and Elliott State Forest Lands for grazing purposes or for the exploration and development of minerals, oil or gas, and any consideration received by the Department of State Lands therefor shall be excepted from the provisions of ORS 530.520 (Use of receipts) . However, the Department of State Lands shall cooperate with the forestry program of the State Forester in granting such easements and leases and make provisions therein for continuing the primary purposes for which such land has been dedicated. [1957 c.240 §5; 2007 c.71 §174]

Note: The amendments to 530.490 (Management, control and protection of Common School Forest Lands and Elliott State Forest) by section 27, chapter 89, Oregon Laws 2022, become operative on January 1, 2024, only if certain conditions are met on or before December 31, 2023. See section 31, chapter 89, Oregon Laws 2022, as amended by section 1, chapter 225, Oregon Laws 2023 (third note following 530.520 (Use of receipts) ). 530.490 (Management, control and protection of Common School Forest Lands and Elliott State Forest) , as amended by section 27, chapter 89, Oregon Laws 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

530.490 (Management, control and protection of Common School Forest Lands and Elliott State Forest) . (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, or authority granted thereunder, after the State Board of Forestry and State Land Board resolutions and legal descriptions are filed with the Secretary of State as required by ORS 530.480 (Legal descriptions of lands) , the State Forester hereby shall be authorized, under the supervision of the State Board of Forestry and the regulations of that board, to manage, control and protect the Common School Forest Lands. The State Forester shall manage, control and protect such forests and forestlands so as to secure the greatest permanent value of the lands to the whole people of the State of Oregon, particularly for the dedicated purposes of the lands and the common schools to which the resources of the lands are devoted.

(2) Easements on, over and across the Common School Forest Lands may be granted as follows:

(a) Permanent easements determined by the State Forester and State Board of Forestry as necessary to accomplish the dedicated purposes of such lands may be granted by the Department of State Lands.

(b) Easements other than permanent may be granted by the State Forester under joint rules of the State Board of Forestry and Department of State Lands.

(3) The authority granted the State Forester in this section shall not supersede the authority of the Department of State Lands to grant easements on or leases for the Common School Forest Lands for grazing purposes or for the exploration and development of minerals, oil or gas, and any consideration received by the Department of State Lands therefor shall be excepted from the provisions of ORS 530.520 (Use of receipts) . However, the Department of State Lands shall cooperate with the forestry program of the State Forester in granting such easements and leases and make provisions therein for continuing the primary purposes for which such land has been dedicated.

Source: Section 530.490 — Management, control and protection of Common School Forest Lands and Elliott State Forest; easements , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.670 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.670
526.670 Books and records
Status: in_force

The Oregon Forest Resources Institute shall keep accurate books, records and accounts of all its dealings which shall be open to inspection and audit by the Secretary of State. [1991 c.949 §18]

Source: Section 526.670 — Books and records; audit , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.465 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.465
526.465 Purpose of ORS 526.450 to 526.475
Status: in_force

The purpose of ORS 315.104 (Reforestation) , 318.031 (Provisions in ORS chapters 305, 314, 315 and 317 incorporated into corporation income tax law) and 526.450 (Short title) to 526.475 (Appeal of decisions by State Forester) is to encourage long term forestry investments that lead to increased management of Oregon’s forestlands by:

(1) Providing the forest owner with tax relief during the timber growth period.

(2) Promoting programs that provide forest credit on young stands and encourage harvesting of mature forest crops.

(3) Promoting the establishment of new forest crops on cutover, denuded or underproductive privately owned forestlands.

(4) Protecting the public interest by assuring that the citizens of the state and future generations shall have the benefits to be derived from the continuous production of forest products from the private forestlands of Oregon, including jobs, taxes, water, erosion control and habitat for wild game. [1979 c.578 §4]

Note: The amendments to 526.465 (Purpose of ORS 526.450 to 526.475) by section 7, chapter 883, Oregon Laws 2007, become operative January 2, 2028. See section 10, chapter 883, Oregon Laws 2007, as amended by section 36, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2009. The text that is operative on and after January 2, 2028, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

526.465 (Purpose of ORS 526.450 to 526.475) . The purpose of ORS 318.031 (Provisions in ORS chapters 305, 314, 315 and 317 incorporated into corporation income tax law) and 526.450 (Short title) to 526.475 (Appeal of decisions by State Forester) is to encourage long term forestry investments that lead to increased management of Oregon’s forestlands by:

(1) Promoting programs that provide forest credit on young stands and encourage harvesting of mature forest crops.

(2) Promoting the establishment of new forest crops on cutover, denuded or underproductive privately owned forestlands.

(3) Protecting the public interest by assuring that the citizens of the state and future generations shall have the benefits to be derived from the continuous production of forest products from the private forestlands of Oregon, including jobs, taxes, water, erosion control and habitat for wild game.

Source: Section 526.465 — Purpose of ORS 526.450 to 526.475 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.240 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.240
530.240 Use of proceeds from general obligation bonds
Status: in_force

The net proceeds, after payment of bond-related costs, arising from the sale of each issue of bonds under ORS 530.210 (Definitions for ORS 530.210 to 530.280) to 530.280 (State Forestry General Obligation Bond Fund) shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the State Forestry Department Account and shall be used exclusively for the rehabilitation, reforestation, management and development of state-owned forestlands and the acquisition of lands for said purposes. Moneys acquired under ORS 530.230 (Issuance of general obligation bonds) shall be in addition to and not in lieu of moneys regularly appropriated or otherwise made available to the State Board of Forestry for the administration, management and protection of state forestlands. The State Forestry Department may establish one or more subaccounts, as the department determines are desirable for administration of the net proceeds arising from the sale of each issue of bonds, in the State Forestry Department Account. [Amended by 1957 c.83 §20; 2009 c.831 §15]

Source: Section 530.240 — Use of proceeds from general obligation bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.235 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.235
526.235 State forest nursery
Status: in_force

(1) A state forest nursery may be operated by the forester and the State Board of Forestry to provide forest tree seedlings for the reforestation of forestland. The nursery program may provide for the growth, care and maintenance of nursery stock and for the sale of such stock to private, state and other public owners of forestland.

(2) The forester and the board may use means in addition to, or instead of, operating a state forest nursery under subsection (1) of this section to secure forest tree seedlings and may sell those forest tree seedlings to private, state and other public owners of forestland. The means of securing forest tree seedlings may include, but need not be limited to:

(a) Contracting with private nurseries to grow forest tree seedlings;

(b) Allocating all or part of forest tree seedling production on behalf of the forester and the board to a cooperative of private growers under ORS 526.237 (Acquisition of forest tree seedlings) ; and

(c) Leasing or otherwise making state nursery property available for operation by private growers of forest tree seedlings.

(3) Each year the forester shall determine the costs of nursery operation and of securing forest tree seedlings under subsection (2) of this section and shall offer nursery stock or otherwise secured forest tree seedlings for sale to forest owners at prices that will recover actual costs.

(4) All revenues derived from the selling of nursery stock and otherwise secured forest tree seedlings shall be credited to the State Forestry Department Account and deposited in the State Forest Nursery Subaccount established in ORS 526.060 (State Forestry Department Account) . [1971 c.59 §2; 2005 c.541 §4; 2007 c.248 §1]

Source: Section 526.235 — State forest nursery; securing seedlings; sale of seedlings and stock; disposition of sales receipts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 532.020 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 532 / Section 532.020
532.020 Branding forest products and booming equipment required
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 532.030 (Branding optional east of crest of Cascade Mountains) , every person who puts into any of the waters of this state, ships on any motor vehicle or railroad any forest products, or uses any booming equipment as a part of an operation in securing, rafting or floating forest products, shall have a mark or brand previously selected by the person and registered in the manner provided in ORS 532.010 (Definitions for ORS 532.010 to 532.140) to 532.140 (Prohibited acts relating to branding or marking if intended to injure or defraud) plainly impressed or cut in a conspicuous place on the forest products and booming equipment in a manner as required by the rules and regulations of the State Forester.

(2) The State Forester hereby is authorized to issue rules and regulations to accomplish the purposes of ORS 532.010 (Definitions for ORS 532.010 to 532.140) to 532.140 (Prohibited acts relating to branding or marking if intended to injure or defraud) . [Amended by 1961 c.253 §2]

Source: Section 532.020 — Branding forest products and booming equipment required; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors532.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.674 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.674
527.674 Rules requiring approval of written plan prohibited
Status: in_force

The State Board of Forestry may not adopt or enforce a rule under ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) that requires that the board or the State Forester approve written plans as a required precedent to conducting a forest practice or operation. [2003 c.740 §13]

Source: Section 527.674 — Rules requiring approval of written plan prohibited , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 532.140 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 532 / Section 532.140
532.140 Prohibited acts relating to branding or marking if intended to injure or defraud
Status: in_force

No person, with an intent to injure or defraud the owner, shall:

(1) Falsely make, forge or counterfeit a mark or brand registered as provided in ORS 532.010 (Definitions for ORS 532.010 to 532.140) to 532.140 (Prohibited acts relating to branding or marking if intended to injure or defraud) and use it in marking or branding forest products or booming equipment.

(2) Cut out, destroy, alter, deface or obliterate any registered mark or brand impressed upon or cut into any forest products or booming equipment.

(3) Sell, encumber or otherwise dispose of or deal in, or appropriate to the own use of the person, any forest products or booming equipment having impressed thereupon a mark or brand registered as required by the terms of ORS 532.010 (Definitions for ORS 532.010 to 532.140) to 532.140 (Prohibited acts relating to branding or marking if intended to injure or defraud) .

(4) Buy or otherwise acquire or deal in any forest products or booming equipment having impressed thereupon a registered mark or brand.

Source: Section 532.140 — Prohibited acts relating to branding or marking if intended to injure or defraud , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors532.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.272 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.272
526.272 Expanding activities under the Good Neighbor Authority Agreement
Status: in_force

(1) The State Forestry Department shall:

(a) In collaboration with any forest protective association or agency that is under contract or agreement with the State Board of Forestry for the protection of forestland against fire, and whose protection area is or may be affected by a fire on nearby federal lands, and with a focus on protecting lands and rural communities within the wildland-urban interface, as defined pursuant to ORS 477.027 (Establishment of classes of wildland-urban interface) , from fire on federal lands, endeavor to further shared stewardship to decrease wildfire risk across Oregon through increased partnership with federal agencies to expand activities under the Good Neighbor Authority Agreement described in ORS 526.275 (Policy regarding Good Neighbor Authority Agreement projects) in federal forests through:

(A) Increasing forest thinning.

(B) Reducing ladder fuels and other hazardous fuel loading.

(C) Restoring meadowland.

(D) Increasing biomass utilization.

(E) Increasing post-disturbance recovery and restoration activities.

(b) Request that the federal agencies fund portions of the activities described in paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(2) Activities undertaken pursuant to subsection (1) of this section must be executed in a manner that protects and enhances the long-term ecological health of a landscape, in conformance with the most broadly accepted scientific principles of forestry. [2023 c.214 §1]

Note: 526.272 (Expanding activities under the Good Neighbor Authority Agreement) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 526 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 526.272 — Expanding activities under the Good Neighbor Authority Agreement , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.370 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.370
527.370 Disposition of receipts
Status: in_force

All moneys collected under ORS 527.335 (Investigations by State Forester concerning pests) and 527.346 (State Forester to assist owners unable to take action against pest) , together with such moneys as have been and may be appropriated by the legislature for the purposes of ORS 527.310 (Definitions for ORS 527.310 to 527.370) to 527.370 (Disposition of receipts) , and with such moneys as may be contributed by the federal government or any agencies or persons, shall be placed into the State Forestry Department Account. [Amended by 1953 c.15 §3; 1955 c.116 §2; 1957 c.83 §11; 1967 c.34 §5; 1991 c.686 §9]

Source: Section 527.370 — Disposition of receipts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.687 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.687
527.687 Civil penalty procedure
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the notice provisions of ORS 527.683 (Notice of violation) , any civil penalty under ORS 527.992 (Civil penalties) shall be imposed in the manner provided in ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) .

(2) In no case shall a hearing requested under ORS 183.745 (Civil penalty procedures) be held less than 45 days from the date of service of the notice of penalty to allow the party to prepare testimony. The hearing shall be held not more than 180 days following issuance of the notice unless all parties agree on an extension.

(3) Hearings under this section shall be conducted by an administrative law judge assigned from the Office of Administrative Hearings established under ORS 183.605 (Office of Administrative Hearings) .

(4) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, all civil penalties recovered under ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) , 527.990 (Criminal penalties) and 527.992 (Civil penalties) shall be paid to the General Fund.

(5) Civil penalties recovered under ORS 527.685 (Civil penalty considerations) (5) shall be deposited in the State Forestry Department Account under ORS 526.060 (State Forestry Department Account) and used, consistently with ORS 527.690 (Failure to comply with order to reforest or repair damage) , by the State Forester to reforest the land that is the subject of a violation of ORS 527.745 (Reforestation of certain harvest types) or rules for reforestation adopted pursuant to ORS 527.745 (Reforestation of certain harvest types) . Civil penalties described in this subsection that exceed the costs of reforestation shall be paid to the General Fund. [1987 c.919 §27; 1991 c.634 §6; 1991 c.734 §121; 1995 s.s. c.3 §39k; 1996 c.9 §13; 1999 c.849 §§107,108; 2003 c.75 §45; 2007 c.214 §2]

Source: Section 527.687 — Civil penalty procedure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.370 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.370
526.370 Seeding agreements as condition of supervision of burning on forestlands
Status: in_force

(1) The forester may, as a condition precedent to supervising of any burning as provided in ORS 526.360 (Assistance with developing lands) , require the owner or the agent of the owner in control of the land involved to agree in writing to seed properly the land over which the burning operation is to be conducted, with such seed or seed mixtures as may be suitable for that area.

(2) In the event of failure by the owner or agent of the owner to seed the property in accordance with such agreement, the governing body of that county may cause the seeding to be done and the cost thereof may be recovered by the governing body from the owner or the agent of the owner by legal action. The cost shall constitute a lien upon the land seeded. The governing body shall cause a written statement and notice of such lien, describing the land and stating the amount of the cost, to be certified under oath and filed in the office of the county clerk within 90 days following the completion of reseeding. The lien may be foreclosed, within six months after such filing, by suit, in the manner provided by law for foreclosure of liens for labor and material. [Amended by 1965 c.253 §43; 1999 c.101 §3]

Source: Section 526.370 — Seeding agreements as condition of supervision of burning on forestlands; seeding at owner’s expense on breach; lien; foreclosure , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.194 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.194
526.194 Disposition or leasing of property
Status: in_force

The State Board of Forestry may sell, lease, exchange, permit use of or otherwise dispose of any real property, or interest therein, acquired pursuant to ORS 526.162 (Taking title in fee simple) to 526.194 (Disposition or leasing of property) , when, in the judgment of the board, such will best serve the interests of the state. In the case of real property, interest in or title to the same may be conveyed by deed or other instrument executed in the name of the state, by and through the board. All funds or moneys derived from the sale or lease of any such property shall be paid by the board to the State Treasurer and by the State Treasurer credited to the funds from which moneys originally were used for the acquisition of the property involved. [1959 c.287 §11]

Source: Section 526.194 — Disposition or leasing of property , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.680 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.680
527.680 Violation by operator
Status: in_force

(1) Whenever the State Forester determines that an operator has committed a violation under ORS 527.990 (Criminal penalties) (1), the State Forester may issue and serve a citation upon the operator or authorized representative. The State Forester shall cause a copy of the citation to be mailed or delivered to the timber owner and landowner. Whenever the State Forester determines that the landowner has failed to comply with the reforestation rules under ORS 527.710 (Duties and powers of board) , the State Forester may issue and serve a citation upon the landowner or authorized representative. Each citation issued under this section shall specify the nature of the violation charged and any damage or unsatisfactory condition that has occurred as the result of such violation.

(2) Whenever a citation is served pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the State Forester:

(a) Shall issue and serve upon the landowner or operator or authorized representative an order directing that the landowner or operator cease further violation. If the order is served upon an operator, the State Forester shall cause a copy of such order to be mailed or delivered to the timber owner and landowner; and

(b) May issue and serve an order upon the landowner or operator and shall cause a copy of such order to be mailed or delivered to the timber owner and landowner, directing the landowner or operator, where practical and economically feasible, to make reasonable efforts to repair the damage or correct the unsatisfactory condition specified in the citation within a period specified by the State Forester.

(3) In the event the order issued under subsection (2)(a) of this section has not been complied with, and the violation specified in such order is resulting in continuing damage, the State Forester by temporary order may direct the landowner or operator to cease any further activity in that portion of the operation that is resulting in such damage. Such temporary order shall be in effect until the date of the expiration of the period as prescribed in subsection (4) of this section or until the date that the violation ceases, whichever date occurs first.

(4) A temporary order issued under subsection (3) of this section shall be served upon the landowner or operator or authorized representative, and the State Forester shall cause a copy of such temporary order to be mailed or delivered to the operator, timber owner and landowner. If requested by the operator, timber owner or landowner, the State Board of Forestry, following the appeal procedures of ORS 527.700 (Appeals from orders of State Forester) , must hold a hearing on the temporary order within five working days after the receipt by the board of the request. A temporary order issued and served pursuant to subsection (3) of this section shall remain in effect not more than five working days after such hearing unless the order is sooner affirmed, modified or revoked by the board.

(5) If a landowner or operator fails to comply with a final order issued under subsection (2)(b) of this section within the time specified in the order, or if the landowner or operator fails to comply with a final order imposing civil penalties for violation of any provision of the Oregon Forest Practices Act, the State Forester may issue an order that prohibits the affected landowner or operator from conducting any new operations on any forestland in this state until the landowner or operator has complied with the order to correct an unsatisfactory condition, make repair or pay the civil penalty, as the case may be, to the satisfaction of the State Forester.

(6) The State Forester may require an operator, timber owner or landowner to provide financial assurance before conducting a new operation if the State Forester has, within the preceding three-year period, made a finding under ORS 527.685 (Civil penalty considerations) (6) applicable to the operator, timber owner or landowner. [1971 c.316 §10; 1983 c.759 §1; 1997 c.306 §1; 2022 c.33 §45]

Note: The amendments to 527.680 (Violation by operator) by section 70, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022, become operative only if certain conditions are met. See sections 54 and 61 to 64, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022 (third note following 527.711 (Private Forest Accord rule package) ). 527.680 (Violation by operator) , as amended by section 70, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

527.680 (Violation by operator) . (1) Whenever the State Forester determines that an operator has committed a violation under ORS 527.990 (Criminal penalties) (1), the State Forester may issue and serve a citation upon the operator or authorized representative. The State Forester shall cause a copy of the citation to be mailed or delivered to the timber owner and landowner. Whenever the State Forester determines that the landowner has failed to comply with the reforestation rules under ORS 527.710 (Duties and powers of board) , the State Forester may issue and serve a citation upon the landowner or authorized representative. Each citation issued under this section shall specify the nature of the violation charged and any damage or unsatisfactory condition that has occurred as the result of such violation.

(2) Whenever a citation is served pursuant to subsection (1) of this section, the State Forester:

(a) Shall issue and serve upon the landowner or operator or authorized representative an order directing that the landowner or operator cease further violation. If the order is served upon an operator, the State Forester shall cause a copy of such order to be mailed or delivered to the timber owner and landowner; and

(b) May issue and serve an order upon the landowner or operator and shall cause a copy of such order to be mailed or delivered to the timber owner and landowner, directing the landowner or operator, where practical and economically feasible, to make reasonable efforts to repair the damage or correct the unsatisfactory condition specified in the citation within a period specified by the State Forester.

(3) In the event the order issued under subsection (2)(a) of this section has not been complied with, and the violation specified in such order is resulting in continuing damage, the State Forester by temporary order may direct the landowner or operator to cease any further activity in that portion of the operation that is resulting in such damage. Such temporary order shall be in effect until the date of the expiration of the period as prescribed in subsection (4) of this section or until the date that the violation ceases, whichever date occurs first.

(4) A temporary order issued under subsection (3) of this section shall be served upon the landowner or operator or authorized representative, and the State Forester shall cause a copy of such temporary order to be mailed or delivered to the operator, timber owner and landowner. If requested by the operator, timber owner or landowner, the State Board of Forestry, following the appeal procedures of ORS 527.700 (Appeals from orders of State Forester) , must hold a hearing on the temporary order within five working days after the receipt by the board of the request. A temporary order issued and served pursuant to subsection (3) of this section shall remain in effect not more than five working days after such hearing unless the order is sooner affirmed, modified or revoked by the board.

(5) If a landowner or operator fails to comply with a final order issued under subsection (2)(b) of this section within the time specified in the order, or if the landowner or operator fails to comply with a final order imposing civil penalties for violation of any provision of the Oregon Forest Practices Act, the State Forester may issue an order that prohibits the affected landowner or operator from conducting any new operations on any forestland in this state until the landowner or operator has complied with the order to correct an unsatisfactory condition, make repair or pay the civil penalty, as the case may be, to the satisfaction of the State Forester.

Source: Section 527.680 — Violation by operator; citation; order to cease violation; order to repair damage; temporary order where violation continuing; service on operator , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.192 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.192
526.192 Attorney General to conduct proceedings
Status: in_force

After request of the State Board of Forestry pursuant to ORS 35.235 (Agreement for compensation) (1), the Attorney General shall commence and prosecute, in any court of competent jurisdiction in the name of the State of Oregon, the necessary or appropriate suit, action or proceeding for condemnation of the amount of or interest in the property required for such purposes, and for the assessment of the damages for the taking thereof. [1959 c.287 §12; 1983 c.740 §208]

Source: Section 526.192 — Attorney General to conduct proceedings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.276 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.276
526.276 Reporting on Good Neighbor Authority Agreement projects
Status: in_force

The State Forestry Department shall report outcomes from all projects pursued in this state under the Good Neighbor Authority Agreement described in ORS 526.275 (Policy regarding Good Neighbor Authority Agreement projects) . No later than December 31 of every even-numbered year, the department shall submit the report, in the manner provided by ORS 192.245 (Form of report to legislature) , to an interim committee of the Legislative Assembly relating to economic development. [2019 c.273 §1]

Note: 526.276 (Reporting on Good Neighbor Authority Agreement projects) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 526 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 526.276 — Reporting on Good Neighbor Authority Agreement projects , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.168 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.168
526.168 Acquisition of real property by eminent domain
Status: in_force

In addition to any authority otherwise granted by law, the State Board of Forestry may acquire, by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, real property or any interest therein, including easements and ways, found necessary by the board for:

(1) Rights of way to lands of the state, which lands are under the management or jurisdiction of the board or forester.

(2) Forest patrol or communication sites.

(3) Rights of way for pipelines, communication lines and power lines. [1965 c.253 §30]

Source: Section 526.168 — Acquisition of real property by eminent domain , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.510 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.510
530.510 Exchanges of land
Status: in_force

The State Forester may propose and initiate any exchange of land of the Elliott State Forest or Common School Forest Lands, or propose and initiate any exchange of timber on such lands, for land of approximately equal aggregate value, when any such exchange is in the furtherance of the purposes of ORS 530.450 (Withdrawal from sale of Elliott State Forest) to 530.520 (Use of receipts) . However:

(1) Any exchange of land of the Elliott State Forest must be for the consolidation of the forest;

(2) The State Land Board and the State Board of Forestry shall, each separately, approve such exchanges by resolutions of the respective boards; and

(3) The county court or board of county commissioners of the county, or counties, in which such land is situated, shall approve such exchange, and after such approval the exchanges shall be consummated by legal conveyance from the Department of State Lands.

(4) Under the authority granted in this section, in addition to land to be exchanged, a monetary consideration may be provided or received where necessary to make the values comply with this section. No exchange shall be made until title to the lands to be received has been approved by the Attorney General. All lands received in exchange shall have the same status and be subject to the same provisions of law as the lands given in exchange therefor. [1957 c.240 §9; 1959 c.141 §5; 1967 c.396 §8; 1969 c.194 §2; 1969 c.594 §59]

Note: The amendments to 530.510 (Exchanges of land) by section 28, chapter 89, Oregon Laws 2022, become operative on January 1, 2024, only if certain conditions are met on or before December 31, 2023. See section 31, chapter 89, Oregon Laws 2022, as amended by section 1, chapter 225, Oregon Laws 2023 (third note following 530.520 (Use of receipts) ). 530.510 (Exchanges of land) , as amended by section 28, chapter 89, Oregon Laws 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

530.510 (Exchanges of land) . (1) The State Forester may propose and initiate any exchange of Common School Forest Lands, or propose and initiate any exchange of timber on such lands, for land of approximately equal aggregate value, when any such exchange is in the furtherance of the purposes of ORS 530.460 (Lands suited for growing forest products to be designated Common School Forest Lands and withdrawn from sale) to 530.520 (Use of receipts) . However:

(a) The State Land Board and the State Board of Forestry shall, each separately, approve such exchanges by resolutions of the respective boards; and

(b) The county court or board of county commissioners of the county, or counties, in which such land is situated, shall approve such exchange, and after such approval the exchanges shall be consummated by legal conveyance from the Department of State Lands.

(2) Under the authority granted in this section, in addition to land to be exchanged, a monetary consideration may be provided or received where necessary to make the values comply with this section. No exchange shall be made until title to the lands to be received has been approved by the Attorney General. All lands received in exchange shall have the same status and be subject to the same provisions of law as the lands given in exchange therefor.

Source: Section 530.510 — Exchanges of land , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.122 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.122
526.122 State Forestry Department Cash Flow Repayment Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The State Forestry Department Cash Flow Repayment Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The State Forestry Department Cash Flow Repayment Fund consists of moneys deposited in the fund by the State Forestry Department pursuant to subsection (2) of this section. Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the department for the purposes set forth in subsection (3) of this section.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) When the State Forestry Department determines that moneys are available to the department in an amount greater than necessary to satisfy the current cash flow needs of the department, the department shall deposit excess amounts in the State Forestry Department Cash Flow Repayment Fund, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection.

(b) The department is not required to deposit moneys in the fund if the balance of the fund is equal to or greater than the outstanding balance of moneys appropriated, allocated or otherwise made available to the department specifically for cash flow purposes.

(c) The moneys deposited in the fund under this subsection shall not be considered as a budget item on which a limitation is otherwise fixed by law, but shall be in addition to any specific biennial appropriations or amounts authorized to be expended from continuously appropriated moneys for any biennial period.

(3) On July 1 of each odd-numbered year, the department shall cause the balance of the fund to be transferred to the General Fund for general governmental purposes. [2022 c.76 §3]

Source: Section 526.122 — State Forestry Department Cash Flow Repayment Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.706 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.706
527.706 Program of photogrammetric mapping
Status: repealed

(1) As used in this section, “photogrammetric mapping” has the meaning given that term in ORS 672.002 (Definitions for ORS 672.002 to 672.325) .

(2) To aid in monitoring compliance with ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) and rules adopted thereunder, the State Board of Forestry shall adopt rules that:

(a) Require persons that file notifications pursuant to ORS 527.670 (Commencement of operations) (6) to inform the State Forester when the operations are complete, within a reasonable time after completion;

(b) Authorize the State Forester to use a program of photogrammetric mapping to determine whether operations for which notifications have been filed pursuant to ORS 527.670 (Commencement of operations) (6) have been completed; or

(c) Otherwise establish a program for determining when operations for which notifications have been filed pursuant to ORS 527.670 (Commencement of operations) (6) have been completed.

(3) Rules described in subsection (2)(b) or (c) of this section must limit the discretion of the person conducting the compliance monitoring. [2022 c.33 §44]

Note: 527.706 (Program of photogrammetric mapping) is repealed only if certain conditions are met. See sections 54 and 60 to 64, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022 (third note following 527.711 (Private Forest Accord rule package) ).

Note: See second note under 527.704 (Program of inspections) .

Source: Section 527.706 — Program of photogrammetric mapping; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.305 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.305
526.305 Definitions for ORS 526.305 to 526.370
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 526.305 (Definitions for ORS 526.305 to 526.370) to 526.370 (Seeding agreements as condition of supervision of burning on forestlands) , unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) “Committee” means a forestland classification committee.

(2) “Governing body” means the board of county commissioners or county court of a county, as the case may be. [1965 c.253 §33; 2009 c.69 §3]

Source: Section 526.305 — Definitions for ORS 526.305 to 526.370 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.320 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.320
526.320 Determination of forestland
Status: in_force

Upon establishment of a forestland classification committee under ORS 526.310 (Forestland classification committees) , the committee shall periodically investigate and study all land within the boundaries of its county or counties and determine which of the land is forestland. Such determination shall take into consideration climate, topography, elevation, rainfall, soil conditions, roads, extent of fire hazards, recreation needs, scenic values, and other physical, economic and social factors and conditions relating to the land involved. [Amended by 1965 c.253 §35; 1967 c.429 §31; 2009 c.69 §5]

Source: Section 526.320 — Determination of forestland , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.700 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.700
527.700 Appeals from orders of State Forester
Status: in_force

(1) Any operator, timber owner or landowner affected by any finding or order of the State Forester issued under ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) and 527.992 (Civil penalties) may request a hearing within 30 days after issuance of the order. The hearing shall be commenced within 14 days after receipt of the request for hearing and a final order shall be issued within 28 days of the request for the hearing unless all parties agree to an extension of the time limit.

(2) The State Board of Forestry may delegate to the administrative law judge the authority to issue final orders on matters under this section. Hearings provided under this section shall be conducted as contested case hearings under ORS 183.413 (Notice to parties before hearing of rights and procedure) to 183.470 (Orders in contested cases) . The board may establish such rules as it deems appropriate to carry out the provisions of this section. Appeals from final hearing orders under this section shall be provided in ORS 183.482 (Jurisdiction for review of contested cases) , except that the comments of the board or the State Forester concerning a written plan are not reviewable orders under ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) .

(3) Any person adversely affected or aggrieved by an operation described in subsection (4) of this section may file a written request to the board for a hearing if the person submitted written comments pertaining to the operation within the time limits established under ORS 527.670 (Commencement of operations) (9).

(4) A request for hearing may be filed under subsection (3) of this section only if a written plan was required by rules adopted under ORS 527.670 (Commencement of operations) (3).

(5) A request for hearing filed under subsection (3) of this section shall be filed within 14 calendar days of the date the State Forester completed review of the written plan and issued any comments. Copies of the complete request shall be served, within the 14-day period, on the operator, timber owner and landowner. The request shall include:

(a) A copy of the written plan on which the person is requesting a hearing;

(b) A copy of the comments pertaining to the operation that were filed by the person requesting the hearing;

(c) A statement that shows the person is adversely affected or aggrieved by the operation and has an interest which is addressed by the Oregon Forest Practices Act or rules adopted thereunder; and

(d) A statement of facts that establishes that the operation is of the type described in ORS 527.670 (Commencement of operations) (3).

(6) If the board finds that the person making the request meets the requirement of subsection (5)(c) of this section, the board shall set the matter for hearing within 21 calendar days after receipt of the request for hearing. The operator, timber owner and landowner shall be allowable parties to the hearing. The person requesting the hearing may raise, in the hearing, only those issues that the person raised in written comments filed under ORS 527.670 (Commencement of operations) (9) relating to conformity with the rules of the board. The board shall issue its own comments, which may affirm, modify or rescind comments of the State Forester, if any, on the written plan within 45 days after the request for hearing was filed, unless all parties agree to an extension of the time limit. The comments of the board or of the State Forester concerning a written plan are not reviewable orders under ORS 183.480 (Judicial review of agency orders) .

(7) The board may award reasonable attorney fees and expenses to each of the prevailing parties against any other party who the board finds presented a position without probable cause to believe the position was well-founded, or made a request primarily for a purpose other than to secure appropriate action by the board.

(8) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Upon the written request of a person requesting a hearing under subsection (3) of this section, a stay of the operation subject to the hearing may be granted upon a showing that:

(A) Commencement or continuation of the operation will constitute a violation of the rules of the board;

(B) The person requesting the stay will suffer irreparable injury if the stay is not granted; and

(C) The requirements of subsections (3), (4) and (5) of this section are met.

(b) If the board grants the stay, it shall require the person requesting the stay to give an undertaking which may be in the amount of the damages potentially resulting from the stay, but in any event shall not be less than $15,000. The board may impose other reasonable requirements pertaining to the grant of the stay. The board shall limit the effect of the stay to the specific geographic area or elements of the operation for which the person requesting the stay has demonstrated a violation of the rules and irreparable injury under paragraph (a) of this subsection.

(c) If the board determines in its comments that the written plan pertaining to the operation for which the stay was granted is likely to result in compliance with ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) or the rules of the board, the board may award reasonable attorney fees and actual damages in favor of each of the prevailing parties, to the extent incurred by each, against the person requesting the stay.

(9) If the board rescinds or modifies the comments on the written plan as submitted by the State Forester pertaining to any operation, the board may award reasonable attorney fees and costs against the state in favor of each of the prevailing parties.

(10) As used in this section, “person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, association, governmental subdivision or public or private organization of any character. [Formerly 527.240; 1983 c.28 §2; 1987 c.919 §13; 1999 c.849 §110; 2003 c.75 §94; 2003 c.740 §4; 2011 c.54 §2]

Source: Section 527.700 — Appeals from orders of State Forester; hearing procedure; rules; stay of operation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.628 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.628
530.628 Application of laws to authority and to issuance of bonds
Status: in_force

(1) ORS 530.600 (Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628) to 530.628 (Application of laws to authority and to issuance of bonds) contain complete authority for the organization of a community forest authority and for the issuance and sale of revenue bonds, including refunding revenue bonds, and other revenue obligations.

(2) ORS chapters 198, 279A, 279B and 294 do not apply to the organization of an authority and the issuance and sale of revenue bonds pursuant to ORS 530.600 (Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628) to 530.628 (Application of laws to authority and to issuance of bonds) .

(3) Nothing in ORS 530.600 (Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628) to 530.628 (Application of laws to authority and to issuance of bonds) restricts or limits a power that an authority has under a law of this state or the charter of the municipality creating the authority except as explicitly provided in ORS 530.600 (Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628) to 530.628 (Application of laws to authority and to issuance of bonds) . [2005 c.500 §15; 2007 c.71 §175]

Note: See note under 530.600 (Definitions for ORS 530.600 to 530.628) .

Source: Section 530.628 — Application of laws to authority and to issuance of bonds , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.475 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.475
526.475 Appeal of decisions by State Forester
Status: in_force

(1) Any owner affected by a determination of the State Forester made under ORS 315.104 (Reforestation) , 318.031 (Provisions in ORS chapters 305, 314, 315 and 317 incorporated into corporation income tax law) and 526.450 (Short title) to 526.475 (Appeal of decisions by State Forester) may appeal to the State Board of Forestry under such rules as it may adopt. An appeal to set aside any decision of the board with respect to ORS 315.104 (Reforestation) or 318.031 (Provisions in ORS chapters 305, 314, 315 and 317 incorporated into corporation income tax law) may be taken within 60 days of the decision to the Oregon Tax Court in the manner provided for tax cases under ORS chapter 305.

(2) Any owner affected by a determination of the Department of Revenue made under ORS 315.104 (Reforestation) or 318.031 (Provisions in ORS chapters 305, 314, 315 and 317 incorporated into corporation income tax law) may appeal directly to the tax court under ORS 305.404 (Oregon Tax Court) to 305.560 (Appeals procedure generally) . [1979 c.578 §11; 1995 c.650 §40]

Note: The amendments to 526.475 (Appeal of decisions by State Forester) by section 8, chapter 883, Oregon Laws 2007, become operative January 2, 2028. See section 10, chapter 883, Oregon Laws 2007, as amended by section 36, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2009. The text that is operative on and after January 2, 2028, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

526.475 (Appeal of decisions by State Forester) . (1) Any owner affected by a determination of the State Forester made under ORS 318.031 (Provisions in ORS chapters 305, 314, 315 and 317 incorporated into corporation income tax law) and 526.450 (Short title) to 526.475 (Appeal of decisions by State Forester) may appeal to the State Board of Forestry under such rules as it may adopt. An appeal to set aside any decision of the board with respect to ORS 318.031 (Provisions in ORS chapters 305, 314, 315 and 317 incorporated into corporation income tax law) may be taken within 60 days of the decision to the Oregon Tax Court in the manner provided for tax cases under ORS chapter 305.

(2) Any owner affected by a determination of the Department of Revenue made under ORS 318.031 (Provisions in ORS chapters 305, 314, 315 and 317 incorporated into corporation income tax law) may appeal directly to the tax court under ORS 305.404 (Oregon Tax Court) to 305.560 (Appeals procedure generally) .

Source: Section 526.475 — Appeal of decisions by State Forester , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.816 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.816
526.816 Certification by bidders for public timber
Status: in_force

In addition to all other requirements of law, any person submitting a bid for the purchase of public timber must certify to the following:

(1) The person will not export directly or indirectly unprocessed public timber;

(2) The person will not sell, transfer, exchange or otherwise convey unprocessed public timber to any other person without obtaining a certification from the person of the person’s intent to comply with ORS 526.801 (Definitions for ORS 526.801 to 526.831 and 526.992) to 526.831 (Contract cancellation for timber export violation) and 526.992 (Criminal and civil penalties for timber export violation) ; and

(3) Unless exempted by rule of a public agency, the person has not exported unprocessed timber from private lands in Oregon for a period of not less than 24 months prior to the date of submission of the bid. [1991 c.942 §4]

Source: Section 526.816 — Certification by bidders for public timber , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.720 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.720
526.720 Forest Resource Trust Fund
Status: in_force

The Forest Resource Trust Fund is created in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The Forest Resource Trust Fund shall consist of all moneys received from whatever source to carry out the duties, functions and powers of the Forest Resource Trust. All earnings on moneys in the fund shall be retained in the fund. All moneys in the fund are appropriated continuously to the State Forestry Department to carry out the duties, functions and powers of the Forest Resource Trust, including State Forestry Department administrative expenses. [1993 c.765 §61]

Source: Section 526.720 — Forest Resource Trust Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.765 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.765
526.765 Payment of funds advanced
Status: in_force

(1) When the State Forester receives full payment of funds described in the notice of lien filed under ORS 526.745 (Notice of lien) , or if the lien is released, the State Forester shall file with the recording officer of the county in which the claim is recorded a certificate declaring that full payment has been received, or that the lien has been released, and that the claim of lien is discharged. The certificate shall include the name of the forestland owner, the date of filing of the notice of lien under ORS 526.745 (Notice of lien) and a legal description of the land affected in conformance with ORS 93.600 (Description of real property for purposes of recordation) .

(2) Upon receiving the certificate, the recording officer shall enter it in full length in the book kept to record such liens. [1995 c.207 §8]

Source: Section 526.765 — Payment of funds advanced; release of lien , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.703 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.703
526.703 Cost share program
Status: in_force

(1) The State Board of Forestry shall establish a voluntary cost share program to ensure that the purposes of the Forest Resource Trust are achieved. The purpose of the program is to provide financial and other incentives for stand establishment and improved management of nonindustrial private forestlands.

(2) In advancing moneys and providing other assistance for stand establishment and improved forest management, the State Forester shall:

(a) Give priority, to the extent possible, to lands zoned for forest use under county comprehensive plans and to other lands with moderate to high probability of success for long-term stand establishment and improved forest management activities; and

(b) Assist landowners in securing payments for ecosystem services. [2007 c.201 §2]

Note: 526.703 (Cost share program) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 526 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 526.703 — Cost share program; purpose; advance of moneys and assistance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.060 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.060
526.060 State Forestry Department Account
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in ORS 526.121 (Reimbursement of revolving account) , 530.147 (Forest Development Revenue Bond Fund) and 530.280 (State Forestry General Obligation Bond Fund) , all assessments, federal apportionments or contributions, and other moneys received by the forester or State Board of Forestry, shall be paid into the State Treasury and credited to the State Forestry Department Account, which is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. All moneys in the State Forestry Department Account are continuously appropriated, and shall be used by the forester, under the supervision and direction of the board, for the purposes authorized by law.

(2) The forester shall keep a record of all moneys deposited in the State Forestry Department Account. The record shall indicate by separate cumulative accounts the source from which the moneys are derived and the individual activity or program against which each withdrawal is charged. All moneys in the account received pursuant to ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) and 527.992 (Civil penalties) shall be used only for carrying out the duties, functions and powers of the State Forestry Department in administering ORS 527.610 (Short title) to 527.770 (Good faith compliance with best management practices not violation of water quality standards) and 527.992 (Civil penalties) .

(3) The Urban and Community Forestry Subaccount is established as a subaccount of the State Forestry Department Account. Moneys in the Urban and Community Forestry Subaccount are continuously appropriated to the State Forestry Department to be used for urban and community forest activities described in ORS 469.634 (Contributions for urban and community forest activities by customers of investor-owned utilities) and 469.652 (Contributions for urban and community forest activities by customers of publicly owned utilities) .

(4) The State Forest Enhancement Donation Subaccount is established as a subaccount to the State Forestry Department Account. Moneys in the State Forest Enhancement Donation Subaccount are continuously appropriated to the State Forestry Department to be used for the purposes described in ORS 526.065 (Authority to accept gifts and other donations for management of state forests and forest legacy programs) .

(5) The State Forest Nursery Subaccount is established as a subaccount to the State Forestry Department Account. Moneys in the State Forest Nursery Subaccount are continuously appropriated to the State Forestry Department to be used for the purposes described in ORS 526.235 (State forest nursery) .

(6) The State Forest Tree Seed Bank Subaccount is established as a subaccount to the State Forestry Department Account. Moneys in the State Forest Tree Seed Bank Subaccount are continuously appropriated to the State Forestry Department to be used for the purposes described in ORS 526.470 (Forest tree seed bank) .

(7) The State Forest Tree Seed Orchard Subaccount is established as a subaccount to the State Forestry Department Account. Moneys in the State Forest Tree Seed Orchard Subaccount are continuously appropriated to the State Forestry Department to be used for the purposes described in ORS 526.472 (Forest tree seed orchard) .

(8) Notwithstanding ORS 291.238 (Expenditures without allotment prohibited) , the moneys credited to the subaccounts established under subsections (5), (6) and (7) of this section shall be continuously available on a revolving basis. [1957 c.83 §1; 1965 c.253 §12; 1975 c.224 §7; 1989 c.966 §58; 1993 c.388 §5; 2001 c.159 §1; 2007 c.248 §4; 2009 c.831 §18]

Source: Section 526.060 — State Forestry Department Account; subaccounts , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.075 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.075
530.075 Validation of state acquisition of county land
Status: in_force

(1) Notwithstanding ORS chapter 275 or any other law, deeds of conveyance or other instruments transferring county forests, public parks or recreational areas, from a county to the State of Oregon, either acting by and through or for the use and benefit of the State Board of Forestry, are validated and shall be conclusive evidence of the transfer of such lands from the county to the state.

(2) The State Board of Forestry shall use, manage and develop such lands for the purposes designated in ORS 275.320 (Designation of county forests, parks and recreational areas) if such lands are suitable for such purposes; otherwise, the lands shall be used for the purposes stated in ORS 530.010 (State Board of Forestry authorized to acquire lands) and any revenue derived from the sale of forest products from such lands shall be disposed of in accordance with the provisions of ORS 530.110 (Distribution of revenues from lands acquired under ORS 530.010 to 530.040) (2). In other instances where the county received title to the land from a grantor with the provision that the land be used for particular purposes, this section shall not be construed to obviate such purposes. [1963 c.475 §3]

Source: Section 530.075 — Validation of state acquisition of county land; purposes for which land may be used; disposition of revenue , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.700 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.700
526.700 Forest Resource Trust
Status: in_force

(1) The Forest Resource Trust is established in the State Forestry Department. The Forest Resource Trust shall provide funds for financial, technical and related assistance to qualified private and local government forestland owners for stand establishment and improved management of forestlands for timber production as well as wildlife, water quality and other environmental purposes.

(2) The members of the State Board of Forestry shall have overall responsibility for management of the Forest Resource Trust. The board is authorized to establish policies and programs in addition to those created by ORS 526.695 (Definitions for ORS 526.695 to 526.775) to 526.775 (Execution of judgment against other property when forest products and accounts not subject to lien) to further the purposes of the trust.

(3) The board shall appoint an advisory committee consisting of no more than 15 members representing the public, nonindustrial private forestland owners, the forest products industry, forest consultants and contractors, the financial community, environmental and conservation organizations and other related interests including affected state agencies. The advisory committee shall assist the board in setting policy for the best use and investment of funds available to the trust and otherwise assist board members in the performance of their duties as trustees.

(4) In accordance with any applicable provisions of ORS chapter 183, the board shall adopt rules to carry out the duties, functions and powers of the Forest Resource Trust and to guide implementation of the Forest Resource Trust programs.

(5) The State Forester is responsible for implementing board policies and programs for the Forest Resource Trust. [1993 c.765 §57; 2007 c.201 §1]

Source: Section 526.700 — Forest Resource Trust; purpose; trustees; advisory committee; rules; duties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.990 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.990
527.990 Criminal penalties
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to ORS 153.022 (Authority of agency to specify rule violation as particular level of violation) , violation of ORS 527.670 (Commencement of operations) , 527.672 (Aerial herbicide applications) , 527.676 (Leaving snags and downed logs in harvest type 2 or 3 units) , 527.740 (Harvest type 3 limitations) , 527.750 (Exceeding harvest type 3 size limitation) , 527.755 (Scenic highways) , 527.788 (Notice to State Forestry Department of proposed pesticide application) or 527.797 (Limitations on pesticide applications) , or any rule promulgated under ORS 527.706 (Program of photogrammetric mapping) , 527.710 (Duties and powers of board) or 527.711 (Private Forest Accord rule package) , is a Class A misdemeanor. Each day of operation in violation of an order issued under ORS 527.680 (Violation by operator) (3) shall be deemed to be a separate offense.

(2) Violation of ORS 527.260 (Injuring forest tree of another or extracting pitch without, or in violation of, a permit prohibited) (1) is a Class A misdemeanor. Violation of ORS 527.260 (Injuring forest tree of another or extracting pitch without, or in violation of, a permit prohibited) (3) is a Class C misdemeanor. [Amended by 1953 c.262 §2; 1971 c.316 §14; 1987 c.919 §32; 1991 c.686 §10; 1995 s.s. c.3 §39h; 1996 c.9 §10; 1999 c.1051 §317; 2011 c.597 §223; 2015 c.833 §22; 2022 c.33 §48]

Note: The amendments to 527.990 (Criminal penalties) by section 73, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022, become operative only if certain conditions are met. See sections 54 and 61 to 64, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022 (third note following 527.711 (Private Forest Accord rule package) ). 527.990 (Criminal penalties) , as amended by section 73, chapter 33, Oregon Laws 2022, is set forth for the user’s convenience.

527.990 (Criminal penalties) . (1) Subject to ORS 153.022 (Authority of agency to specify rule violation as particular level of violation) , violation of ORS 527.670 (Commencement of operations) , 527.672 (Aerial herbicide applications) , 527.676 (Leaving snags and downed logs in harvest type 2 or 3 units) , 527.740 (Harvest type 3 limitations) , 527.750 (Exceeding harvest type 3 size limitation) or 527.755 (Scenic highways) or any rule promulgated under ORS 527.710 (Duties and powers of board) is a Class A misdemeanor. Each day of operation in violation of an order issued under ORS 527.680 (Violation by operator) (3) shall be deemed to be a separate offense.

(2) Violation of ORS 527.260 (Injuring forest tree of another or extracting pitch without, or in violation of, a permit prohibited) (1) is a Class A misdemeanor. Violation of ORS 527.260 (Injuring forest tree of another or extracting pitch without, or in violation of, a permit prohibited) (3) is a Class C misdemeanor.

Source: Section 527.990 — Criminal penalties , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 530.053 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 530 / Section 530.053
530.053 Holiday recreational use
Status: in_force

If, under ORS 530.050 (Management of lands acquired) , the State Forester permits the use of lands acquired pursuant to ORS 530.010 (State Board of Forestry authorized to acquire lands) to 530.040 (Exchange of forestland or timber) for recreation, the State Forester shall authorize the recreational use of the lands without charge to the following persons, upon showing of proper identification and any documentation issued by the State Parks and Recreation Department that is issued to serve as proof of eligibility to use a state park, individual campsite or day use fee area without charge under ORS 390.124 (Commission rulemaking authority) (2)(c)(D):

(1) Disabled veterans; and

(2) Persons on leave from military active duty status on Memorial Day, Independence Day or Veterans Day. [2017 c.729 §2]

Note: 530.053 (Holiday recreational use) was added to and made a part of ORS chapter 530 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 530.053 — Holiday recreational use; armed forces personnel and veterans , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors530.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.715 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.715
527.715 Rules to establish standards and procedures
Status: in_force

The State Board of Forestry shall establish, by rule, the standards and procedures to implement the provisions of ORS 197.180 (State agency planning responsibilities) , 197.270 (Copies of comprehensive plan and land use regulations) , 197.825 (Jurisdiction of board) , 215.050 (Comprehensive planning, zoning and subdivision ordinances) , 477.440 (Emergency Fire Cost Committee) , 477.455 (Meetings of committee) , 477.460 (Duties of administrator) , 526.009 (State Board of Forestry) , 526.016 (General duties) , 526.156 (Forest Trust Land Advisory Committee) , 527.620 (Definitions for ORS 527.610 to 527.770) , 527.630 (Policy) , 527.660 (Committees to review rules) , 527.670 (Commencement of operations) , 527.683 (Notice of violation) to 527.724 (Forest operations to comply with air and water pollution control rules and standards) , 527.736 (Forest practice standards for operations on public and private land) to 527.760 (Reforestation exemptions for land use changes) and 527.992 (Civil penalties) . [1987 c.919 §28; 1991 c.919 §14; 2013 c.307 §7]

Source: Section 527.715 — Rules to establish standards and procedures , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.791 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.791
527.791 Verifying completion of pesticide application
Status: in_force

(1) If a forestland unit identified in a notice sent under ORS 527.790 (Notice to State Forestry Department prior to pesticide application) receives an incomplete pesticide application on the date specified in the notice, the operator, timber owner or landowner shall send a notice of incompletion to a State Forestry Department reporting system no later than 24 hours after the end of the date specified for the application in the notice. The notice of incompletion shall consist of designating the forestland units to which an incomplete pesticide application by helicopter was made. Entry of a notice of incompletion does not affect the requirement to send notice under ORS 527.790 (Notice to State Forestry Department prior to pesticide application) before completing the pesticide application.

(2) An operator, timber owner or landowner that sends a notice under ORS 527.790 (Notice to State Forestry Department prior to pesticide application) shall send a completion verification to a department reporting system no later than 24 hours after the completion of the pesticide application. The completion verification shall consist of designating the forestland units to which the pesticide application by helicopter was made.

(3) The department shall make an electronic listing of the forestland units that were identified in the notice under ORS 527.790 (Notice to State Forestry Department prior to pesticide application) available to the operator, timber owner or landowner in a format that allows the operator, timber owner or landowner to electronically designate:

(a) Forestland units from the list that have received an incomplete pesticide application, when sending a notice of incompletion; and

(b) Forestland units from the list on which pesticide application is complete, when sending a completion verification. [2020 s.s.1 c.16 §9]

Source: Section 527.791 — Verifying completion of pesticide application , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.287 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.287
526.287 Definitions for ORS 526.287 to 526.299 and 526.991
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 526.287 (Definitions for ORS 526.287 to 526.299 and 526.991) to 526.299 (Organizer responsibility for compliance with permit terms and conditions) and 526.991 (Criminal penalty for large commercial event offense) :

(1) “Large commercial event”:

(a) Means a gathering that:

(A) Has an organizer;

(B) Is held for the purpose of a shared or common activity or experience;

(C) Has more than 50 participating individuals or more than 15 motor vehicles of participating individuals present at any time; and

(D) Continues or is scheduled to continue for more than four consecutive hours.

(b) Does not mean:

(A) An outdoor mass gathering regulated under ORS 433.735 (Definitions for ORS 433.735 to 433.770) to 433.770 (Enforcement) ; or

(B) A gathering held by arrangement with the State Forestry Department at a permanent facility or officially designated area that is designed and equipped for accommodating gatherings of that type and size.

(2) “Organizer”:

(a) Means a person that organizes, holds or sponsors a gathering having the characteristics described in subsection (1)(a)(B) to (D) of this section and directly or indirectly accepts moneys or other items of value, whether or not resulting in a profit, from one or more persons participating or reasonably expected to participate in the gathering in exchange for:

(A) Admittance;

(B) Parking;

(C) The receipt of on-site goods or services;

(D) The reservation or rental of camping or commercial space;

(E) Rights to sell on-site goods or services; or

(F) On-site advertising rights.

(b) Does not mean:

(A) A person acting in a regular business relationship with, on behalf of or under contract with the department;

(B) A person that receives money only from a coapplicant for purposes of obtaining a permit under ORS 526.291 (Large commercial event permits) ; or

(C) An individual receiving only hourly wages, commissions or tips for services personally provided by that individual. [2015 c.713 §1]

Note: 526.287 (Definitions for ORS 526.287 to 526.299 and 526.991) to 526.299 (Organizer responsibility for compliance with permit terms and conditions) and 526.991 (Criminal penalty for large commercial event offense) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 526 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 526.287 — Definitions for ORS 526.287 to 526.299 and 526.991 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 526.289 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 526 / Section 526.289
526.289 Legislative findings
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) State forestlands are especially vulnerable to the effects of uncontrolled gatherings of persons at large commercial events; and

(2) To avoid detriment to the best interest of the state it is necessary to protect the health of state forestlands, the viability of state forestlands as a public resource, the well-being of fish and wildlife and the health and safety of persons on state forestlands through the establishment of reasonable health and safety standards to mitigate the adverse effects of large commercial events held on state forestlands. [2015 c.713 §2]

Note: See note under 526.287 (Definitions for ORS 526.287 to 526.299 and 526.991) .

Source: Section 526.289 — Legislative findings , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors526.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 527.786 — OR Code / Title 44 / Chapter 527 / Section 527.786
527.786 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 527.786 (Definitions) to 527.793 (Failure to send notice) :

(1) “Department reporting system” means a forest activity electronic reporting and notice system operated by the State Forestry Department.

(2) “Nearby recipient” means a person registered under ORS 527.787 (Registering to receive notice of pesticide application) :

(a) Whose parcel location information is reconciled under ORS 527.787 (Registering to receive notice of pesticide application) (2) with a tax lot that is in whole or in part less than one mile from the edge of a proposed or scheduled pesticide application by helicopter to forestland; or

(b) Whose water intake location noted under ORS 527.787 (Registering to receive notice of pesticide application) (4) is less than one mile from the edge of a proposed or scheduled pesticide application by helicopter to forestland.

(3) “Pesticide”:

(a) Except as provided in this subsection, has the meaning given that term in ORS 634.006 (Definitions) .

(b) Does not include fertilizer. As used in this paragraph, “fertilizer” means any substance, or any combination or mixture of substances, that is designed for use primarily as a source of plant food, for inducing increased plant growth or for producing any physical, microbial or chemical change in the soil.

(4) “Water use qualifying for a spray buffer” means the use of water:

(a) For watering not more than one-half acre of lawn or noncommercial garden;

(b) By one or more dwelling units for domestic animal consumption ancillary to residential or related use of a property;

(c) By one or more dwelling units for household purposes or human consumption;

(d) For livestock watering; or

(e) Supplied for community purposes through a municipal water system, a system operated by a federally recognized Indian tribe or a system operated by a private corporation. As used in this paragraph, “community purposes” includes, but is not limited to, uses described in paragraphs (a) to (d) of this subsection, commercial or industrial use, fire protection, watering of public parks and street cleaning. [2020 s.s.1 c.16 §4]

Source: Section 527.786 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors527.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).