OAR 635-008-0040: Forage Removal from Department Lands

(1) Forage removal from Department owned or managed lands by haying, grazing, or other means will be by agreement only. Agreements will be issued by the Department for a period not to exceed five years. Agreements are not transferable. (2) Forage removal agreements will be considered on a priority basis. First priority will be given to local grazing associations, adjoining landowners, adjacent landowners and former agreement holders, not necessarily in that order. Second priority will be given to any other interested party. (3) Selection of first priority agreement holders will be made in accordance with the management objectives for the land. (4) Selection of second priority applicants will be based on the highest bidder. (5) Fees charged to first priority agreement holders will be similar to those fees charged on comparable forage in the vicinity. Fees charged to second priority agreement holders will be established through the competitive bid. (6) Management practices affecting forage removal will be established to protect the property and benefit wildlife resources. (7) A forage removal agreement may be cancelled by the Director for failure to: (a) Follow all requirements set forth in the agreement; (b) Pay fees required; (c) Follow forage removal practices established to protect the property and benefit wildlife resources.