For acquisitions made by the State Board of Forestry on or after July 28, 2009:

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(1) The board may hold and manage lands alone or in cooperation with other entities, including but not limited to community forest authorities under ORS § 530.600 to 530.628.

(2) The board may acquire lands or partial interest in lands, including but not limited to conservation easements.

(3) Subject to any covenants under ORS § 530.130 or 530.147, the board may sell lands or partial interest in lands, including but not limited to conservation easements, to other parties if the board determines that the other parties are better situated to manage the lands for the long term. [2009 c.831 § 2]

530.025 was added to and made a part of 530.010 to 530.170 by legislative action but was not added to any smaller series therein. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.