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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the regulatory agency responsible for enforcing the Oregon Forest Practices Act?
A
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
B
Oregon Department of Agriculture
C
Oregon Department of Forestry
D
All of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Oregon law gives the Board of Forestry primary responsibility to interpret the FPA and set rules for forest practices. ODF is responsible for enforcing those requirements by: Reviewing pre-operations plans. Overseeing operations.

Detailed explanation-2: -The state law governing forest management practices on state and private forestlands is known as the Oregon Forest Practices Act (OFPA). The OFPA gives authorization to the Oregon Board of Forestry to create rules that relate to forest management, firefighting, and environmental protections.

Detailed explanation-3: -It was the first law of its kind in the U.S. when the state Legislature passed it in 1971, and the Act and its rules have been changed many times in response to new scientific findings and evolving public needs and interests.

Detailed explanation-4: -Regional Forest Practice Committees are panels of citizens-mandated under Oregon law-that advise the Oregon Board of Forestry on current forestry issues and forest management approaches.

Detailed explanation-5: -22965 North Fork Road SE, Lyons, OR 97358-Closed due to the 2020 wildfire until further notice.

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