Clark County staff warn improper timber harvest permits can trigger development moratoria; urge early planning
At a November learning lab, Clark County foresters urged landowners to decide early whether land is meant for long-term forestry or conversion, use the correct forest-practice permit (class 4 general or COHP for development), and check county/DNR records to avoid six-year moratoria and other delays.
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Clark County County Forester Hunter Decker told attendees at the November learning lab that landowners who harvest timber before clarifying development intent risk long, costly delays. "Nobody wakes up in the morning hoping to earn a 6 year moratorium on their property," Decker said, adding that choosing the correct permit up front can avoid legal delays and financial penalties.
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