State sage‑grouse rules set low disturbance caps; mitigation likely required for county map changes
ODFW staff told committees that Oregon/DLCD mapping identifies core sage‑grouse habitat and that state rules allow limited disturbance (typically up to 3% per pack) but require compensatory mitigation, often costly and proximity‑based.
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Greg Jackal explained the state's sage‑grouse framework and how it constrains development in core habitat. He said the state identified core and low‑density areas and that rules give counties a mitigation pathway: "With these rules, you can impact up to 3% of any 1 pack, but you have to mitigate." Jackal cautioned that mitigation typically requires improving degraded habitat and is not satisfied by purchasing easements alone.
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