Oregon Code § 477.005·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Policy.
(1) The
preservation of the forests and the conservation of the forest resources
through the prevention and suppression of forest fires hereby are declared to
be the public policy of the State of Oregon.
(2) In order to
accomplish the purposes of the policy stated in this section:
(a) The need for
a complete and coordinated forest protection system is acknowledged and the
primary mission of the State Forestry Department in such a system is protecting
forest resources, second only to saving lives. Structural protection, though
indirect, shall not inhibit protection of forest resources; and
(b) This chapter
shall include all persons and activities designated in this chapter,
irrespective as to whether or not such person or activity is concerned with the
harvesting, cutting, removal or marketing of trees, timber or other forest
products. [Formerly 477.022; 1965 c.253 §45; 1989 c.615 §5]
Plain English Explanation
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 477.005
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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