OAR 629-022-0080: State Forester Exceptions to these Rules

The State Forester may issue an exception to these rules so as to approve Projects that: (1) Assist a Landowner in meeting reforestation obligations under OAR 629-610-0070 where such approval will lead to the establishment of a Forest Stand that the Landowner agrees to manage above the reforestation stocking standards in the Forest Practices Act and in 629-610-020 or as otherwise specified in the Loan Program Contract, until the conditions in 629-022-0250, Life of the Contract, are met. (2) Contain an Environmental Restoration that results in a non-forest native vegetation habitat condition (e.g., oak savanna) important to and consistent with conservation plans or strategies adopted by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.