OAR 635-043-0066: Definitions

(1) “Damage” means loss of or harm inflicted on land, livestock or agricultural or forest crops. (2) “Forestland” means land that is used for the growing and harvesting of forest tree species, regardless of how the land is zoned or taxed or how any state or local statutes, ordinances, rules or regulations are applied. (3) “Imminently threatens” means the occurrence of recent beaver activity, including but not limited to gnawing, digging or dam building, that could result in loss or harm to infrastructure or to agricultural or forest crops if the activity were to continue. “Imminently threatens” does not mean the mere presence of a beaver without evidence of activity that could result in loss or harm. (4) “Public nuisance” means loss of or harm inflicted on gardens, ornamental plants, ornamental trees, pets, vehicles, boats, structures, or other personal property. (5) “Small forestland” means forestland whose owner owns or holds common ownership interest in less than 5,000 acres of forestland in this state.