State v. Alder Creek Lumber Co.

Defendant appeals from a conviction under ORS 527.670(1) and (2), a provision of the Oregon Forest Practices Act.1 We affirm.

Defendant owns property in Washington County, and also the timber located thereon. On the morning of January 12, 1977, an independent contractor began harvesting timber on the property. No notice was given the State' Forester before the commencement of the harvesting operation pursuant to ORS 527.670(1) and (2), which requires that such notice be given.by "[a]n operator, timber owner or landowner * *

The sole question is whether, as defendant contends, the statute should…