OAR 736-018-0070: Management of State Park Forests: Planning, Coordination, and Cooperation

The Division shall: (1) Incorporate forest management in park master plans. For parks without master plans, plans for significant programs shall be prepared and publicized as set forth in these rules. (2) Make management programs consistent with Forest Practices Act, local comprehensive plans, statewide land use planning goals, and comprehensive outdoor recreation plans to the extent possible. (3) Coordinate programs with owners or managers of adjacent forest lands to minimize conflict and duplication, when appropriate. (4) Cooperate with forest research agencies, organizations, and institutions of higher learning by allowing scientific studies, field learning exercises, and demonstrations of practice or activity alternatives. (5) Consult and contract with state, federal, or local agencies and private firms or organizations to carry out management programs and fire protection in park forests, as appropriate.