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 (accessed May 26, 2025).