OAR 629-043-0005: Snag Falling

(1) Pursuant to ORS 477.565(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(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.