Illustrated Manual quick reference guide

Bookmark this page for faster access to items commonly referenced in Oregon’s Forest Protection Laws: An Illustrated Manual. This page is updated regularly but be sure to verify rules with your Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) stewardship forester before moving forward with an operation.

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Helpful links

Current forest practice rules

FERNs
ODF’s e-notification system for filing notices and getting permits before forest operations, including timber harvest, use of fire and power-driven machinery, or helicopter pesticide application. Training videos can also be accessed at the bottom of the linked webpage.

Small Forestland Owner Office
Learn how this ODF office can connect small forest landowners to resources and support through education, field support and assistance.

Stream and Steep Slopes Data Viewer
This application provides stream and steep slopes data layers that can be used for riparian tree retention requirements in the Oregon Forest Practices Act (OFPA). The data is updated regularly, as new information on fish habitat and flow permanence survey results are available.

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Helpful PDFs

Reforestation

• Sources of Native Nursery Seedlings

Riparian

• FERNS e-notification user manual
• Private Forest Accord Flow Permanence Field Protocol for Phase 1
• Small Type N Stream Guidance and Flow Permanence Field Survey Protocol

Steep slopes

• Certified Steep Slopes Training
• Harvesting on Steep Slopes – Identifying Slope Retention Areas

Harvesting

• Equipment Limitation Zone (ELZ) and Retention-Equipment Limitation Zone (R-ELZ)

Roads

• Avoiding Roads in Critical Areas
• Road Condition Assessment for Small Forestland Owners
• Identifying Slope Retention Areas 

Planning

• Waiver of Statutory Written Plan 

Resources for Family Forest Landowners
This publication, developed by the Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) in cooperation with the Partnership for Forestry Education, is updated every two years, and details the many technical, financial and educational resources available to Oregon’s family forest landowners. Find contact information for each organization that helps forest landowners, as well as maps to find resources available in your area.

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About the Oregon Forest Resources Institute

The Oregon Forest Resources Institute (OFRI) supports the forest sector and the stewardship of natural resources by advancing Oregonians’ understanding of the social, environmental and economic benefits of our forests.

Learn more about OFRI on the Institute’s website, OregonForests.org.