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NV Rev Stat § 527.250 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 527 - Protection and Preservation of Timbered Lands, Trees and Flora|NRS 527.250 - Unlawful without written permit; penalty; enforcement.

  1. It is unlawful for any person, firm, company or corporation to use a mechanical device to harvest cones or pine nuts from a pinon tree on lands owned by or under the control of the State of Nevada, or on any private lands without a written permit therefor from the owner or occupant of the land or the authorized agent of the owner or occupant.  2. Any violation of the provisions of this section is a misdemeanor.  3. The State Forester Firewarden and his or her representatives and all peace officers shall enforce the provisions of this section.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 9; A 1971, 1463; 1979, 1486; 1985, 305)
NV Rev Stat § 527.260 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 527 - Protection and Preservation of Timbered Lands, Trees and Flora|NRS 527.260 - Legislative finding.

  1. The Legislature finds that:  (a) The economic growth of the State of Nevada has been attended with some serious and unfortunate consequences. Nevada has experienced the extermination or extirpation of some of its native species of flora. Serious losses have occurred and are occurring in other species of flora with important economic, educational, historical, political, recreational, scientific and aesthetic values.  (b) The people of the State of Nevada have an obligation to conserve and protect the various species of flora which are threatened with extinction.  2. The purpose of NRS 527.260 to 527.300, inclusive, is to provide a program for the conservation, protection, restoration and propagation of selected species of flora and for the perpetuation of the habitats of such species.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 775)
NV Rev Stat § 527.270 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 527 - Protection and Preservation of Timbered Lands, Trees and Flora|NRS 527.270 - List of fully protected species declared to be threatened with extinction; special permit required for removal or destruction.

A species or subspecies of native flora shall be regarded as threatened with extinction when the State Forester Firewarden, after consultation with competent authorities, determines that its existence is endangered and its survival requires assistance because of overexploitation, disease or other factors or because its habitat is threatened with destruction, drastic modification or severe curtailment. Any species declared to be threatened with extinction shall be placed on the list of fully protected species, and no member of its kind may be removed or destroyed at any time by any means except under special permit issued by the State Forester Firewarden.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 775)
NV Rev Stat § 527.280 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 527 - Protection and Preservation of Timbered Lands, Trees and Flora|NRS 527.280 - Destruction or removal of dangerous species by State Forester Firewarden.

Where any species of flora which is declared to be in danger of extinction pursuant to NRS 527.270 is found to be dangerous to domestic animals or fowl or a menace to health, the State Forester Firewarden may provide for its destruction or its removal, alive, for translocating.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 775)
NV Rev Stat § 527.290 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 527 - Protection and Preservation of Timbered Lands, Trees and Flora|NRS 527.290 - Duties of Governor.

The Governor shall review the programs which the Governor administers and, to the extent practicable, utilize such programs in furtherance of the purpose of NRS 527.260 to 527.300, inclusive, and shall encourage other state and federal agencies to use their authorities in such a manner.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 775)
NV Rev Stat § 527.300 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 527 - Protection and Preservation of Timbered Lands, Trees and Flora|NRS 527.300 - Powers and duties of State Forester Firewarden.

In carrying out the program authorized by NRS 527.260 to 527.300, inclusive, the State Forester Firewarden, subject to the approval of the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, shall cooperate, to the maximum extent practicable, with other states and with the counties in the State of Nevada, and may enter into agreements with such other states and counties and with other legal entities for the administration and management of any area established pursuant to NRS 527.260 to 527.300, inclusive, for the conservation, protection, restoration and propagation of species of native flora which are threatened with extinction.  (Added to NRS by 1969, 775; A 1977, 1168)
NV Rev Stat § 527.310 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 527 - Protection and Preservation of Timbered Lands, Trees and Flora|NRS 527.310 - Decennial report: Preparation; contents; financing.

Repealed. (See chapter 135, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page 741.)
NV Rev Stat § 527.320 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 527 - Protection and Preservation of Timbered Lands, Trees and Flora|NRS 527.320 - Cooperative agreements; annual reports; demonstrations.

Repealed. (See chapter 135, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page 741.)
NV Rev Stat § 527.330 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 527 - Protection and Preservation of Timbered Lands, Trees and Flora|NRS 527.330 - Establishment and purpose; regulations.

  1. The Board of Regents of the University of Nevada shall establish a state arboretum at each of the universities within the Nevada System of Higher Education to increase the knowledge and appreciation of the public of flora indigenous to Nevada and from other areas and to provide a place where they may be planted and cultivated as memorials.  2. The Board of Regents shall adopt regulations for the establishment and maintenance of the arboreta.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 652; A 1993, 412)
NV Rev Stat § 528.010 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.010 - Short title.

NRS 528.010 to 528.090, inclusive, may be cited as the Nevada Forest Practice Act of 1955.  [1:355:1955] — (NRS A 1971, 1448; 2017, 1390)
NV Rev Stat § 528.012 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.012 - Definitions.

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defined in NRS 528.014 to 528.0263, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in such sections.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 754; A 1973, 1154; 2017, 1390; 2019, 734)
NV Rev Stat § 528.013 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.013 - "Adequately stocked" defined.

Repealed. (See chapter 135, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page 741.)
NV Rev Stat § 528.014 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.014 - "d.b.h." defined.

d.b.h. means "diameter breast high" measured outside the bark at 4.5 feet above average ground level.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 755)
NV Rev Stat § 528.015 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.015 - "Director" defined.

Director means the Director of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 755)
NV Rev Stat § 528.016 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.016 - "Division" defined.

Division means the Division of Forestry of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 755)
NV Rev Stat § 528.017 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.017 - "Dry season" defined.

Dry season means that period of the year from the time fires will spread in the spring until there is no longer danger of spreading in the fall.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 755)
NV Rev Stat § 528.0173 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.0173 - "Ground-based equipment" defined.

Ground-based equipment means mobile equipment, including, without limitation, tractors, dozers, skidders, excavators, loaders, mechanized harvesters and forwarders, that are used for harvesting, site preparation or slash hazard reduction.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 734)
NV Rev Stat § 528.0175 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.0175 - "Logging operation" defined.

Logging operation means the commercial harvesting of trees by a timber owner or the agent of a timber owner by felling, skidding, forwarding or yarding, onsite processing and loading of trees or logs onto trucks.   (Added to NRS by 2017, 1390)
NV Rev Stat § 528.018 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.018 - "Lop" defined.

Lop means severing all limbs from the exposed sides of the unutilized portions of trees felled in harvesting operations so that portions of the severed limbs are in contact with the ground.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 755)
NV Rev Stat § 528.0185 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.0185 - "Minimally stocked" defined.

Minimally stocked means having sound, thrifty trees distributed over the growing area, excluding rocky areas, meadows and bodies of water, in which:  1. There are 250 trees per acre, at least 6 inches in height, but less than 4 inches d.b.h.;  2. There are 150 trees per acre, 4 to 6 inches d.b.h.;  3. There are 75 trees per acre, 8 to 10 inches d.b.h.;  4. There are 40 trees per acre, 12 inches d.b.h. or larger; or  5. Any other minimum stocking levels of the area as set forth in a logging plan that were approved by the State Forester Firewarden are satisfied.  (Added to NRS by 2019, 734)
NV Rev Stat § 528.019 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.019 - "Old growth" defined.

Repealed. (See chapter 135, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page 741.)
NV Rev Stat § 528.021 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.021 - "Operating area" defined.

Operating area means any of the following:  1. A strip of land 100 feet on each side of the centerline of any private logging-truck road.  2. Any area occupied by or within one-quarter mile of any active logging camp or active sawmill, or upon which construction work is in progress, and owned or controlled by the operator.  3. That area on which timber or forest operations are being carried on during the current season.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 755)
NV Rev Stat § 528.022 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.022 - "Prior-cut" defined.

Repealed. (See chapter 135, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page 741.)
NV Rev Stat § 528.023 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.023 - "Seed tree" defined.

Repealed. (See chapter 135, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page 741.)
NV Rev Stat § 528.024 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.024 - "Slash" defined.

Slash means branches, limbs or stems of any species left in the harvest area as a result of current forest management activities.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 755; A 1973, 1154; 2019, 734)
NV Rev Stat § 528.025 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.025 - "Snag" defined.

Repealed. (See chapter 135, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page 741.)
NV Rev Stat § 528.0255 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.0255 - "Stream" defined.

Stream means a perennial or intermittent natural watercourse that supports riparian vegetation.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 1153; A 2019, 734)
NV Rev Stat § 528.026 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.026 - "Thrifty trees" defined.

Thrifty trees means trees with healthy foliage, a live crown ratio of at least 40 percent and a generally healthy appearance.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 755; A 2019, 734)
NV Rev Stat § 528.0263 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.0263 - "Timber owner" defined.

Timber owner means a person or entity who owns a tree-dominated landscape which is naturally capable of supporting minimally stocked stands of native trees in perpetuity, and is not otherwise devoted to nonforestry commercial or urban uses.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 1390; A 2019, 734)
NV Rev Stat § 528.0265 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.0265 - "Tractor" defined.

Repealed. (See chapter 135, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page 741.)
NV Rev Stat § 528.027 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.027 - "Young growth" defined.

Repealed. (See chapter 135, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page 741.)
NV Rev Stat § 528.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.030 - Statement of purposes.

  1. NRS 528.010 to 528.090, inclusive, are adopted:  (a) To establish minimum standards of forest practice and to require compliance therewith by every timber owner or operator.  (b) To promote the sustained productivity of the forests of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Nevada.  (c) To preserve the natural water supply of the State in the interests of the economic welfare of the State.  2. The provisions of NRS 528.010 to 528.090, inclusive, shall not be construed in any way to condone any activity which causes significant degradation of water quality.  [3:355:1955] — (NRS A 1971, 1448; 1973, 1154; 2019, 735)
NV Rev Stat § 528.040 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.040 - Administration by State Forester Firewarden.

The State Forester Firewarden shall administer the provisions of NRS 528.010 to 528.090, inclusive, and may exercise all powers necessary to accomplish their purposes and intent.  [4:355:1955] — (NRS A 1971, 1449; 1977, 1169)
NV Rev Stat § 528.042 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.042 - Logging permit: Requirement; application.

  1. Prior to any logging or cutting operation, any timber owner or the agent of the timber owner shall secure a logging permit from the State Forester Firewarden.  2. Application for such permit shall be made to the nearest office of the Division of Forestry of the State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1445)
NV Rev Stat § 528.043 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.043 - Logging permit: Logging plan; performance bond.

An application for a logging permit shall be accompanied by:  1. A logging plan including, without limitation, the following information:  (a) An accurate topographical map showing exterior boundaries of the areas to be logged and the roads, structures and landings, existing and proposed.  (b) A statement that contains the objectives of the harvest and the conditions of the stand, including, without limitation:  (1) The current species composition and density of the stand;  (2) The anticipated species composition and density of the stand post treatment; and  (3) The current insects and diseases present at the stand.  (c) The volume of timber to be removed.  (d) The time required for removal of such volume.  (e) The revegetation plan, if applicable.  (f) The slash-disposal and cleanup plans, including, without limitation, the timing and the methods of the disposal of the slash.  (g) The road construction specifications and erosion control measures.  (h) The spill prevention plan.  (i) An outline of the fire prevention and protection plans and procedures.  (j) A description of tools and equipment suitable and available for fire fighting, and the number of persons normally available for fire fighting.  (k) The minimum stocking levels of the area as approved by the State Forester Firewarden.  2. If a variance is requested pursuant to NRS 528.048, the applicant shall also furnish the State Forester Firewarden with information and data regarding:  (a) Soil characteristics;  (b) Reproduction capability of the area;  (c) Ground and litter cover;  (d) Soil erosion hazards;  (e) Natural drainage features;  (f) Percent of gradient and aspect of slopes;  (g) Description of the method of logging and equipment to be used; and  (h) Such other information as the State Forester Firewarden may require.  3. A performance bond in an amount set by the State Forester Firewarden, which shall be conditioned upon compliance with all provisions of the logging permit, and shall be approved as to form and sufficiency by the State Forester Firewarden.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1445; A 1973, 460; 2019, 735)
NV Rev Stat § 528.044 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.044 - Logging permit: Issuance; denial; hearing after denial; return of performance bond.

  1. Within 45 days after the receipt of an application for a logging permit, the State Forester Firewarden shall either:  (a) Issue an original logging permit subject to such conditions or recommendations as the State Forester Firewarden may deem necessary; or  (b) Deny such permit for any of the following reasons:  (1) The applicant is not the real party in interest.  (2) Material misrepresentation or false statement in the application.  (3) Failure to comply with the forest practice rules or regulations.  (4) The logging operation as planned will cause significant soil erosion and siltation.  (5) Failure to correct a violation of a previously issued permit within a period of 3 years prior to the current application.  (6) Inadequate performance bond.  2. Within 10 days after the receipt of any denial, an applicant may request a hearing with the State Forester Firewarden.  3. Upon any final denial, any performance bond shall be returned to the applicant.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1446)
NV Rev Stat § 528.045 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.045 - Logging permit: Duration; renewal.

Any original logging permit shall be for the period of January 1 through December 31 of the year of issuance, or for any remaining portion of such period. Such permit may be renewed upon request of the applicant, and any acceptable alternate logging plan may be submitted for consideration.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1446)
NV Rev Stat § 528.046 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.046 - Logging permit: Reduction of performance bond.

Repealed. (See chapter 135, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page 741.)
NV Rev Stat § 528.047 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.047 - Logging permit: Suspension and revocation.

Any logging permit may be suspended or revoked for any of the following reasons:  1. Failure to comply with:  (a) The forest practice rules or regulations;  (b) The conditions of the permit;  (c) The original logging plan; or  (d) Any accepted alternate logging plan.  2. Refusal to allow any inspection by the State Forester Firewarden or the agent of the State Forester Firewarden.  3. Inadequate performance bond.  4. Operating ground-based equipment on saturated soil.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1446; A 2019, 736)
NV Rev Stat § 528.048 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.048 - Variance required for operating ground-based equipment on certain slopes.

  1. No person may operate ground-based equipment on a slope that is greater than 30 percent without first obtaining a variance from the State Forester Firewarden.  2. The State Forester Firewarden shall act on a request for a variance within 45 days after receipt of a proper application, which shall include the information required by subsection 2 of NRS 528.043. If a variance is granted, it is subject to such conditions and requirements as the State Forester Firewarden may prescribe.  3. In acting on a request for a variance, the State Forester Firewarden shall consider the following factors:  (a) The extent to which ground-based equipment may destroy advanced regeneration and litter cover;  (b) The extent to which ground-based equipment may cause soils to be displaced or erode; and  (c) The extent to which ground-based equipment may cause siltation and eroded soils to infiltrate the 50-foot stream buffer.  4. An applicant may request a hearing before the State Forester Firewarden within 10 days after the denial of a request for a variance.  5. Upon any final denial, any performance bond shall be returned to the applicant.  (Added to NRS by 1973, 459; A 2019, 736)
NV Rev Stat § 528.050 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.050 - Stocking requirements after completion of logging operations.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, every timber owner or operator conducting logging operations within this state shall cause the harvest area to be minimally stocked not later than 5 years after completion of the logging operations.  2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply:  (a) If trees are being removed to change the use of the land from forest production to another use, but the timber owner or the agent of the timber owner shall obtain a timberland conversion certificate as provided in this chapter; or  (b) To a logging operation that only involves the salvage of dead timber.  [5:355:1955] — (NRS A 1961, 165; 1971, 1449; 1973, 461; 2019, 736)
NV Rev Stat § 528.053 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 528 - Forest Practice and Reforestation|NRS 528.053 - Certain activities during logging operation prohibited near bodies of water; exceptions.

  1. No felling of trees, skidding, rigging or construction of roads or landings, or the operation of vehicles, may take place during a logging operation within 50 feet, measured on the slope, of the high-water mark of any lake, reservoir, stream or other body of water unless a variance is first obtained pursuant to subsection 2 from a committee composed of the State Forester Firewarden, the Director of the Department of Wildlife and the State Engineer.  2. The committee may grant a variance authorizing any of the activities prohibited by subsection 1 within a 50-foot buffer area if the committee determines that the goals of conserving forest resources and achieving forest regeneration, preserving watersheds, reaching or maintaining water quality standards adopted by federal and state law, continuing water flows, preserving and providing for the propagation of fish life and stream habitat and preventing significant soil erosion will not be compromised.  3. In acting on a request for such variances, the committee shall consider the following factors:  (a) The extent to which such requested activity is consistent with good forestry management for the harvesting of timber;  (b) The extent to which such requested activity significantly impedes or interrupts the natural volume and flow of water;  (c) The extent to which such requested activity significantly affects a continuation of the natural quality of the water pursuant to state and federal water quality standards;  (d) The extent to which such requested activity is consistent with the prevention of significant soil erosion;  (e) The extent to which such requested activity may significantly obstruct fish passage, cause sedimentation in fish spawning areas, infringe on feeding and nursing areas and cause variations of water temperatures; and  (f) The filtration of sediment-laden water as a consequence of timber harvesting on adjacent slopes.  4. The committee may prohibit a logging operation from felling trees, skidding, rigging or constructing roads or landings, or operating vehicles, in an area greater than 50 feet, measured on the slope, from the high-water mark of any lake, reservoir, stream or other body of water if the committee determines that the site conditions of the logging operation warrant such prohibition.  (Added to NRS by 1971, 1446; A 1973, 461; 1979, 913; 1993, 1700; 2003, 1580; 2017, 1390; 2019, 737)