On working forestlands, the Oregon Forest Practices Act requires that some trees and snags be left behind during harvest for wildlife habitat purposes. Along with buffer zones along forest streams, road-building activities must be approved under law and water runoff after harvest from the state’s plentiful rainfall is closely monitored. Photo: Courtesy of Oregon Forest Resources Institute.

On working forestlands, the Oregon Forest Practices Act requires that some trees and snags be left behind during harvest for wildlife habitat purposes. Along with buffer zones along forest streams, road-building activities must be approved under law and water runoff after harvest from the state’s plentiful rainfall is closely monitored. Photo: Courtesy of Oregon Forest Resources Institute.