New Forest Practices Rules go into effect Jan 1

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) held a public training session covering new rules regarding streams and roads to help forestland owners prepare for changes to the Forest Practices Act (FPA) that go into effect Jan. 1.
“This training explains changes to the Forest Practices Act for owners of large and small forestland tracts. Although there is a focus on stream buffer and road assessment rule changes, the training provides an overview of other rule changes and new programs too,” said Forest Resource Policy, Training, and Enforcement Manager Megan Cogswell.
Visit the Forest Practices Act webpage to:

• view a recorded version of an earlier session of the Streams and Roads training.
  
• view a factsheet summarizing key dates and changes called New Forest Practices Rules.