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Or. Rev. Stat. § 526.460 (2026)

Policy to manage forests to maximize benefits

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      526.460 Policy to manage forests to maximize benefits. (1) The State of Oregon recognizes that the forest makes a vital contribution to Oregon. Economic benefits provided include a large tax base, substantial employment and wood products for a world market. The environmental benefits include maintenance of a forest cover and soil, air and water resources. Other benefits provided are habitats for wildlife and aquatic life, recreation and forest range. Management of all forestlands in Oregon should be encouraged to provide continuous production of all forest benefits.

      (2) Nonindustrial private forestlands are an important part of Oregon’s forest resource base. They can make major contributions to Oregon’s economy and provide many other social benefits. Therefore, it is the policy of the State of Oregon to provide conditions favorable for long term forestry investments that lead to increased management of and harvest from these lands. [1979 c.578 §3]

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2025–2025 · leading case: Osgood v. State of Oregon, 342 Or. App. 154 (Or. Ct. App. 2025).
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Osgood v. State of Oregon, 342 Or. App. 154 (Or. Ct. App. 2025). “ORS 526.460. The same forestland may serve multiple purposes for multiple users at the same time, so the application of 1 ORS 105.”
Osgood v. State of Oregon, 342 Or. App. 154 (Or. Ct. App. 2025). “ORS 526.460. The same forestland may serve multiple purposes for multiple users at the same time, so the application of 1 ORS 105.”
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