Bill > HB4105

This bill directs the State Forester to identify and manage "available state forestland," which refers to forestland owned by the state that is suitable for timber harvesting. It mandates the State Forester to establish a "sustainable timber harvest level," meaning a planned amount of timber to be harvested over a 10-year period, considering the condition of the land, existing policies, and all federal and state legal requirements, including habitat conservation plans and forest practice acts. The bill requires the State Forester to adopt an initial sustainable timber harvest level by January 1, 2027, and to manage the state forestland to meet this level, unless specific circumstances prevent it. Importantly, if the State Forester fails to establish this level or manage the land accordingly, certain individuals or entities, such as those entitled to revenue from state forestland, can seek a court order to compel compliance, with courts giving reasonable deference to the State Forester's interpretation of federal requirements. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2026R1/Measures/Overview/HB4105