Sensitive bird nesting, roosting, and watering sites require protection. Activities on slopes must include erosion and landslide control. Replanting or land use changes must be completed within two years. Road and skid trail use must prevent erosion into streams, lakes, and wetlands. Harvesting adjacent to designated Scenic Highways requires special practices.
Some activities require pre-approval of a written plan.
You'll need to learn a lot more detail if you are planning an operation. The Oregon State University Forestry Extension Woodland Workbook pamphlet is a good summary of how the rules work within the Forest Practices Program. Click here to go to OSU's website to order your own copy. For specific rule topics in pamphlet form, look in our Reference Library . You'll find a link to the complete Forest Practice rules there also.