Homework #17 Forest Practices Act

Rachel Carson 1 HW Assignment #17 Forest Practices Act Due: Fri 4/24/09   Name________________________________   Refer to the Oregon's Forest Protection Laws manual as you answer the following questions. Full credit for this assignment cannot be earned unless you return the manual!   1. What is the Oregon Forest Practices Act? (page 3)   2. List 3 different forest practices (or operations) that require landowners to notify the Oregon Department of Forestry. List 3 operations that don't require any notification. (page 6)   3. Briefly describe what a landowner must do in order to comply with the Oregon Forest Practices Act. (page 8)   4. List and describe the 4 types of timber harvesting. (page 19)   5. Your family has harvested a section of timberland on your property. It's time to reforest the area. Answer the following questions (pages 75-83) How soon after harvesting does replanting need to occur? Who is responsible for reforesting the area? How many trees need to be replanted? What does "free-to-grow" mean? What tree species can be used for reforestation? 6. Briefly describe the considerations that must be taken into account when planning to build a road. (page 90)   7. Why is the use of culverts a problem for fish and what can be done to make fish passage easier? (page 112)