Riparian Function and Stream Temperature: Effectiveness of Oregon Department of Forestry’s Protection Rules and Strategies (OWEB #201-733)

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Originator: Oregon Department of Forestry

Publish Date: February 2003

Online Link: None

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Agency: Oregon Department of Forestry

Name: Marvin Brown

Job Position: State Forester

Telephone: 503-945-7200

E-Mail Address: Marvin.Brown@state.or.us

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Abstract: The Forest Practices Monitoring Program proposes in this report that future monitoring, with the objective to evaluate effectiveness, utilize a pre/post harvest measurement design coupled with control reaches. The proposed project evaluates stream temperature and riparian condition before and after harvesting. Sites will be evaluated on both privately-owned and state-owed forestland. A pre/post- study design that establishes control, treatment, and downstream reaches, 2 years prior to harvest is proposed. Temperature, channel, overstory and understory riparian characteristics will be monitored two years prior to harvest and for 5 years after harvesting to evaluate harvest effects and recovery rates. This project approach, design, and proposed analysis will go through a review process involving reviewers from private research, DEQ, ODF&W, stakeholders, researchers, and representatives of the environmental caucuses.

Purpose: The objective of this study is to provide a coordinated monitoring effort with which to evaluate effectiveness of forest practices rules and strategies in protecting stream temperature, and promoting riparian structure that provides necessary functions for the protection of fish and wildlife habitat.

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Geographic Extent: Coast Range - Oregon

Status: Final

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