HB 3508
Directs the State Forestry Department, in collaboration with the Oregon Business Development Department and the Housing and Community Services Department, to study methods for improving active forest management in this state.
Jurisdiction
Oregon
Session
2025 Regular Session
Committee
Climate, Energy, and Environment
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Bill overview
House Bill 3508 directs the State Forestry Department to study ways to improve active forest management in Oregon. This study will involve identifying barriers to effective forest and wildfire management, examining the use of timber harvests for mitigation, and assessing the economic impacts of increased harvesting. The department must submit its findings and recommendations to legislative committees by September 15, 2027.
Key provisions
- Identify barriers to effective forest and wildfire management techniques.
- Assess the use of timber harvests as a wildfire mitigation tool.
- Evaluate the economic impacts of increased timber harvesting.
- Investigate the potential for expanding the Good Neighbor Authority Agreement.
- Compare lumber production numbers from 1980 to 2025.
- Report findings and recommendations to legislative committees.
- Allow the State Forestry Department to contract with a private organization for the study.
Who is affected
- State Forestry Department
- Oregon Business Development Department
- Housing and Community Services Department
- Legislative Assembly (Natural Resources, Housing, and Agriculture Committees)
- Oregon Mills
Notable changes
- Requires a comprehensive study of active forest management methods.
- Establishes a deadline for submitting findings and recommendations.
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