When it comes to environmental protection, we do everything that is required of us-and more. At minimum, we comply with the Oregon Forest Practices Act and the regulations established and enforced by the Oregon Department of Forestry.

We do this regardless of whether we harvest the timber, or we buy from someone else. When purchasing logs, we require a Notification of Operations Number to assure harvesting and reforestation is in compliance with the Oregon Department of Forestry, and Oregon Practices Act.

Oregon Forest Practices Act
Oregon’s forestlands total over 28 million acres and are owned by the federal government (22%), non-industrial landowners (16%), state and county (4%), and Native American tribes (1%). Oregon is the first state to adopt a mandatory sustainable forest management program, called the Oregon Forest Practices Act (OFPA), which requires the highest standards for forest reforestation and stream and wildlife habitat protection.

The "Oregon Forest Practices Act" (OFPA) assures that timber is cut following strict laws that protect air, water, fish, wildlife, as well as Oregon's citizens. In fact, the OFPA contains some of the most comprehensive forest protection regulations in the country. The broad categories covered in the OFPA include: planning and conducting forest harvesting operations and reforestation, road construction and maintenance, protection of fish and wildlife, and use of chemicals. At C&D Lumber, we meet and exceed the guidelines of the OFPA.

Oregon Department of Forestry
Landowners planning commercial forest operations must submit a written plan to the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) prior to operation. The ODF verifies that these plans meet or exceeds the OFPA, and then issues a "Notification of Operation Number" to the operator. This number allows the ODF to track all operations, and ensures that all reforestation requirements have been met. To guarantee that our timber suppliers meet or exceed these strict guidelines, we require proof of their Notification of Operation Number.

Forestry Practices We Follow
In addition to adhering to the OFPA and SFI guidelines, we commit to the following practices:

• We target 500 trees per acre to be planted following harvest-that's 2 ½ times the trees required by the OFPA. (OFPA also requires Landowners to complete replanting within two years after harvest. Within six years, the harvest area must be a healthy stand of trees that can outgrow competing grass and brush.)
  
  
• We protect fish and streams by leaving riparian zones. (To protect fish and drinking water OFPA restricts timber harvesting, road building and the use of chemicals close to streams.
  
  
• We protect habitat by leaving live trees, snags and fallen trees-all of which provide structure for wildlife habitat.
  
  
• All logs are purchased from landowners who have been issued "notification of operation numbers" by the Oregon Department of Forestry.
  
  
• We fully utilize each log we purchase, and each tree we harvest.