Title 76 — Title 76 FORESTS AND FOREST PRODUCTS
13 chapters · 240 sections in this title.
RCW 76.06.010 Forest insects and tree diseases are public nuisance.
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The legislature finds and declares that:(1) Forest insects and forest tree diseases which threaten the permanent timber production of the forested areas of the state of Washington are a public nuisance.(2) Exotic forest insects or diseases, even in small numbers, can constitute s…
RCW 76.06.020 Definitions.
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The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter unless the context clearly requires otherwise.(1) "Agent" means the recognized legal representative, representatives, agent, or agents for any owner.(2) "Commissioner" means the commissioner of public lands.(3) "Depart…
RCW 76.06.030 Administration—Comprehensive forest health program—Limited liability.
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(1) This chapter shall be administered by the department.(2) The department has the lead role in developing a comprehensive forest health program to achieve the goals of chapter 480, Laws of 2007. Within available funding, the department shall:(a) Develop, gather, and disseminate…
RCW 76.06.040 Maintenance of forestlands in healthy condition.
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Landowners and managers are encouraged to maintain their forestlands in a healthy condition in order to meet their individual ownership objectives, protect public resources as defined in chapter 76.09 RCW, and avoid contributing to forest insect or disease outbreaks or increasing…
RCW 76.06.130 Exotic forest insect or disease control—Department's authority and duties—Declaration of forest health emergency.
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The department is authorized to contribute resources and expertise to assist the department of agriculture in control or eradication efforts authorized under chapter 17.24 RCW in order to protect forestlands of the state.If either the department of agriculture has not taken actio…
RCW 76.06.140 Forest health problems—Findings.
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The legislature finds as follows:(1) Washington faces serious forest health problems, primarily in eastern Washington, where forests are overcrowded or trees lack sufficient resilience to insects, diseases, wind, ice storms, and fire. The causes of and contributions to these cond…
RCW 76.06.150 Forest health—Commissioner of public lands designated as state's lead—Duties—Report to legislature.
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(1) The commissioner is designated as the state of Washington's lead for all forest health issues.(2) The commissioner shall strive to promote communications between the state, tribes, and the federal government regarding forestland management decisions that potentially affect th…
RCW 76.06.160 Forest health issues—Tiered system.
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Forest health issues shall be addressed by a tiered system.(1) The first tier is intended to maintain forest health and protect forests from disturbance agents through the voluntary efforts of landowners. Tier 1 is the desired status. Consistent with landowner objectives and the …
RCW 76.06.170 Forest health technical advisory committee.
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(1) The commissioner of public lands may appoint a forest health technical advisory committee when the commissioner determines that forestlands in any area of the state appear to be threatened by a forest health condition of such a nature, extent, or timing that action to reduce …
RCW 76.06.180 Forest health hazard warning—Forest health hazard order—Notice—Appeal.
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(1) Prior to issuing a forest health hazard warning or forest health hazard order, the commissioner shall consider the findings and recommendations of the forest health technical advisory committee and shall consult with county government officials, forestland owners and forestla…
RCW 76.06.190 Chapter 480, Laws of 2007 subject to the provisions of chapter 76.09 RCW.
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Nothing in chapter 480, Laws of 2007 shall exempt actions specified under the authority of chapter 480, Laws of 2007 from the application of the provisions of chapter 76.09 RCW and rules adopted thereunder which govern forest practices.[ 2007 c 480 s 9.]
RCW 76.06.200 Forest health assessment and treatment framework.
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(1) The department must establish a forest health assessment and treatment framework designed to proactively and systematically address the forest health issues facing the state. Specifically, the framework must endeavor to achieve an initial goal of assessing and treating one mi…
RCW 76.06.900 Severability.
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If any part of this chapter or requirements imposed upon landowners pursuant to this chapter are found to conflict with requirements of other statutes or rules, the conflicting part of this chapter or requirements imposed pursuant to this chapter shall be inoperative solely to th…