OAR 629-043-0005
Snag Falling

(1)

Pursuant to ORS 477.565 (Felling dead trees and snags)(1):

(a)

Operators must fell all snags which, in the judgment of the forester, constitute a fire hazard, when directed by the forester in written order.

(b)

The forester may only require the felling of snags which:

(A)

Are necessary to prevent the spread of fire; and

(B)

Are over 15 feet in height and within 100 feet distance of a landing.

(2)

Pursuant to ORS 477.565 (Felling dead trees and snags)(2):

(a)

Operators must fell all snags which, in the judgment of the forester, constitute a fire hazard, when directed by the forester in written order.

(b)

The forester may only require the felling of snags which are:

(A)

Necessary to prevent the spread of fire on forestland west of the summit of the Cascade Mountains; and

(B)

Over 15 feet in height and over 12 inches in diameter.

(3)

The forester must:

(a)

When determining whether snags constitute a fire hazard, give due consideration to:

(A)

The topography of the operation area;

(B)

The number and location of snags in and near the operation area; and

(C)

The frequency of lightning in the operation area;

(b)

When issuing written orders, specify if the felling of snags is to be completed before or concurrent with the operation of power driven machinery (other than power saws);

(4)

The forester may, in written order, require additional snags in an operation area to be felled if, in the judgment of the forester, conditions so warrant.

Source: Rule 629-043-0005 — Snag Falling, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=629-043-0005.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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