Permit Pathfinder™
Environmental Clearances

Forest Practices Permit

Required for timber harvest, road construction, or reforestation on forestland to protect water, soil, fish, wildlife, and public resources.

Dept. of Natural Resources Cascade Range 14–90 days

Standard Operating Procedure

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Classify your forest practice (Class I–IV) based on the activity and resource sensitivity.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Submit the FPA/N and supporting plans to DNR for the applicable region.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    DNR reviews the application and notifies other agencies (Ecology, Fish & Wildlife) for concurrence.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    For Class III–IV, a public review or multi-agency review period applies before approval.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Once approved, conduct operations within the validity window and submit a completion notice to DNR.

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