Idaho § 38-1312 - Conversion of forest land
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 38-1312 — Conversion of forest land, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38-1312. Conversion of forest land
(1) This act does not prevent the conversion of forest land to any other use. However, conversions shall require the filing of a notification as required in section 38-1306 , Idaho Code, as well as compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules and regulations promulgated pursuant thereto, except for provisions relating to reforestation. When forest land is converted to another use, vegetative cover sufficient to provide continuing soil productivity and stabilization shall be established within one (1) year of completion of the forest practice on disturbed areas larger than one (1) acre, except that the director may grant an extension of time if weather or other conditions interfere.
(2) The provisions of this section shall not apply to activities regulated under chapters 13 and 15, title 47 , Idaho Code.
[38-1312, added 1974, ch. 197, sec. 12, p. 1506; am. 1988, ch. 211, sec. 2, p. 401.]
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 38-1312
What does Idaho Statutes § 38-1312 cover?
Section 38-1312 ("Conversion of forest land") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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