Environmental
Oregon's Forest Practices Act requires landowners to do what after harvesting timber on a property?
AConvert the land to agricultural use
BReforest the harvested area within a specified timeframe✓ Correct
CObtain a variance from the local planning commission
DPay a mitigation fee to the Oregon Department of Forestry
Explanation
Oregon's Forest Practices Act (ORS Chapter 527) mandates reforestation of harvested timber areas. Landowners must replant after a harvest to ensure sustainable forestry. This is critical for Oregon real estate agents representing buyers or sellers of timber-zoned properties — the reforestation obligation is a material factor in property valuation.
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