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Private Forests Program Oregon Department of Forestry
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The
Private Forests Program integrates what was previously known as the
Forest Practices Program and the
Forestry Assistance Program. Our services encompass various aspects of promoting and supporting landowners in improving
forest health, timber, fish and wildlife habitat, soil and water quality, recreation opportunities and aesthetics of private forests through information, technical assistance,
financial incentives and
regulation.
Assistance for Landowners
The Private Forests Program assists with the enhancement of current and future natural resources, such as
forest health, timber, fish and wildlife habitat, soil and water quality, recreation opportunities, and aesthetics on private rural forestland, and in Oregon´s
cities and communities.
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Carbon Offsets
ODF forester in a timber stand
Marketing of Forestry Carbon Offsets
A forestry carbon offset is a transferable certificate that documents a measured amount of carbon dioxide removed from the atmosphere by a forest. Some forestry practices can increase a forest´s ability to store carbon. Interested landowners may work with ODF to determine the marketable amount and potential value of
forestry carbon offsets attributed to their lands.
Chemical Use
backpack chemical sprayers
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) administers the
forest practices chemical rules, which protect water quality and other natural resources on forestland. Contact ODF if you think natural resources have been damaged by pesticide applications on forestland.
Labels/MSDS & Other Chemical ResourcesForest Practices
Responsive to the State's Changing Social and Environmental Needs
The
Private Forests Program integrates what was previously known as the
Forest Practices Program and the
Forestry Assistance Program. Our services encompass various aspects of promoting and supporting landowners in improving
forest health, timber, fish and wildlife habitat, soil and water quality, recreation opportunities and aesthetics of private forests through information, technical assistance,
financial incentives and
regulation.
Forest Operations
The Private Forests Program regulates
forest operations on nearly 12 million acres of nonfederal forestland. They guide forest landowners and operators on how to conduct forest operations and activities so they are in compliance with the
Forest Practices Act administrative rules. FPA rules apply to harvesting,
reforestation, road construction and repair, slash disposal (treetops, branches, brush and tree limbs left on the ground after a logging operation),
chemical use and stream, lake and wetland protection. Sensitive resource sites, such as bird nesting and roosting locations, and threatened and endangered species sites are also protected under the rules.
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The
Private Forests Program integrates what was previously known as the
Forest Practices Program and the
Forestry Assistance Program. Our services encompass various aspects of promoting and supporting landowners in improving
forest health, timber, fish and wildlife habitat, soil and water quality, recreation opportunities and aesthetics of private forests through information, technical assistance,
financial incentives and
regulation.
Forest Taxes
Forest Tax Programs
Stewardship foresters can provide information about how to qualify for various forest tax programs and provide general information on the differences between programs.
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Asian Longhorned Beetle
Forest Insects & Diseases
Stewardship foresters, urban foresters, forest entomologists and pathologists help landowners identify forest pest problems and develop strategies to manage pests. (
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Legacy Program
Douglas-fir stand
Like other Cooperative Forestry programs of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service, the Forest Legacy Program (FLP) is a federal program that works in partnership with states. The FLP recognizes that the majority of the nation’s productive forestlands is in private ownership and is designed to support state and local efforts to protect threatened forestlands from conversion to non-forest use. In addition, the FLP promotes good stewardship and long-term sustainable management of privately held forested areas. Forest Legacy is strictly a voluntary program.
The
Forest Legacy Assessment of Need (AON) is the result of a comprehensive assessment of Oregon’s private forestlands. The assessment was developed in a public forum in cooperation with the Oregon State Stewardship Coordinating Committee (SSCC). The purpose of this Assessment of Need is to develop a Forest Legacy Program for Oregon that provides landowners an opportunity to protect valuable forest resources while retaining ownership of the land.
The Assessment of Need evaluates private forestlands with respect to threats of conversion to non-forest uses, describes the need for the program, and outlines how the Forest Legacy Program will be managed in Oregon. ORS 526.065 governs Oregon participation and HB 2468 removes previous restrictions to within the urban growth boundary. The Oregon Department of Forestry in collaboration with multiple partners has begun the update of the original assessment of need in order to reflect current perspectives. The Agency will solicit public input in months to come.
Program Information & Project Proposal Form
Examples of Project Proposals
- Chalk Mountain (pdf) This project example consists of two family-owned working ranches
managed for timber, fish and wildlife habitat, grazing, open space and recreation. Protecting these working ranches contributes to the landscape-level conservation strategy of providing a continuous corridor of open space and forested wildlife habitat. Landowners are dedicated to sustainable land management. These ranches provide timber to support the local industry infrastructure, while holding some of the largest intact areas of privately-owned forestlands in the region. These ranches contain over 12 miles of productive salmonid spawning streams and 40 miles of perennial stream habitat, all draining into two major River watersheds, which support the federally threatened Coho salmon and other spps.
- Skyline Forest (pdf) This project example seeks to conserve 28,000 acres of prime ponderosa pine forestland that has a high likelihood of being auctioned off in smaller parcels. This property, known as the Skyline Forest, is adjacent to Bend, OR in the southeast and Deschutes National Forest along the western and most eastern boundary. Upon receiving entitlements, they will contribute 28,000 acres to the Trust. This project would allow the Trust to sell an easement on the 28,000 acres to the Oregon Department of Forestry with the proceeds being used to fund a management endowment and/or pay the seller if required. A stewardship plan for the property would provide sustainable forest management for timber, recreation, watershed, and viewshed protection.
Other Resources
Federal program informationContact
Lanny QuackenbushOperations Unit Manager
(503) 945-7478
Publications/Reports/Links
Research & Monitoring
Coastal Coho salmon swimming in creek
Oregon's forest ecosystems are diverse and dynamic
Landowners and operators are subject to the FPA and rules when they conduct any commercial activity relating to the growing or harvesting of trees. Over the years, the FPA has adapted in response to improved knowledge about interactions between forest management and resource protection.
The Oregon Department of Forestry´s Forest Practices Monitoring Program (FPMP) is producing valuable information for adapting forest management to better protect our natural resources and to serve the needs of the public and stakeholders. The FPMP main charge is to evaluate forest practices on private forest land and coordinate with research and monitoring at the state and national level.
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Urban Forests
Urban street lined with trees
Urban & Community Forestry
Urban forest ecosystems contribute to quality of life, and to the environmental and economic well-being of Oregon’s cities. Urban foresters can provide
assistance to cities, communities and nonprofit organizations.
Urban Growth Boundaries and the Oregon Forest Practices Act (pdf)
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