Land Use & Zoning
Oregon's Forest Conservation and Protection Goal (Goal 4) is designed to protect:
AOnly old-growth timber stands
BForest lands for timber production, watershed protection, and wildlife habitat✓ Correct
CPublic parks and recreational forests
DForests adjacent to urban growth boundaries
Explanation
Oregon's Statewide Planning Goal 4 (Forest Lands) aims to conserve forest lands for timber production, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and recreation. Local governments must designate and zone forest lands to prevent conversion to non-forest uses.
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