Or. Admin. Code § 660-006-0000 - Purpose

(1) The purpose of this division is to conserve forest lands as defined by Goal 4 and to define standards for compliance with implementing statutes at ORS 215.700 through 215.799.

(2) To accomplish the purpose of conserving forest lands, the governing body shall:

(a) Designate forest lands on the comprehensive plan map as forest lands consistent with Goal 4 and OAR chapter 660, division 6;

(b) Zone forest lands for uses allowed pursuant to OAR chapter 660, division 6 on designated forest lands; and

(c) Adopt plan policies consistent with OAR chapter 660, division 6.

(3) This rule provides for a balance between the application of Goal 3 "Agricultural Lands" and Goal 4 "Forest Lands," because of the extent of lands that may be designated as either agricultural or forest land.

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Or. Admin. Code § 660-006-0000

LCDC 8-1982, f. & ef. 9-1-82; LCDC 1-1990, f. & cert. ef. 2-5-90; LCDC 1-1994, f. & cert. ef. 3-1-94; LCDD 2-2011, f. & cert. ef. 2-2-11

Stat. Auth.: ORS 197.040, 197.230 & 197.245

Stats. Implemented: ORS 197.040, 197.230, 197.245, 215.700, 215.705, 215.720, 215.740, 215.750, 215.780 & Ch. 792, 1993 OL