HB 1360 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Declares that "ancestral trees" means trees that are one hundred fifty years old or older and that exist in a forest community that is characterized with large standing trees, large snags, large logs on the land, and, if applicable, large logs in streams.

Provides that, unless specifically authorized by the board prior to sale or harvest, the department may not offer for sale, sell, or harvest any ancestral trees located on public lands.

Provides that the board may only authorize the sale or harvest of an ancestral tree located on public lands after making a formal finding that the harvest of the tree is necessary to preserve the health and safety of other ancestral trees in the immediate area.