OAR 629-048-0100: Regulated Areas

(1) All lands classified as “forestland” under ORS 526.305 to 526.370 and all forestland managed by a federal agency regardless of whether or not classified, within a forest protection district, are subject to regulation of prescribed burning pursuant to 477.013. The level of regulation may vary according to specific classification; e.g., Class 1, 2 or 3 forestland as described in 526.305 to 526.370. (2) Class 1 forestland in western Oregon, and all forestland managed by a federal land management agency statewide, within a forest protection district, is subject to burn registration at least seven days in advance (OAR 629-048-0300), fee administration (629-048-0310), compliance with Smoke Management forecast instructions (629-048-0230), and reporting of accomplishments (629-048-0320). The forestlands and applicable regulations listed in this section may be referred to as “Level 1 regulation.” (3) All other non-federal forestland within a forest protection district, including, but not limited to, private forestlands in eastern Oregon and Class 3 private forestland in western Oregon is subject to burn registration (OAR 629-048-0300) and reporting of accomplishments (629-048-0320) but is not subject to fee administration or compliance with smoke management forecast instructions. The forestlands and applicable regulations listed in this section may be referred to as “Level 2 regulation.” (4) All prescribed burning on forestland within a forest protection district is subject to suspension of burning by the forester under ORS 477.520 due to conditions such as air stagnation or fire danger.