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Tree Permitting Service Update: November 17, 2025

Updated November 17, 2025 3:44 pm News article

Portland's tree code permits and enforcement team joins Permitting & Development

The City of Portland is continuing to evolve to provide residents with effective delivery of services. This transition, directed by city council, is a part of that effort.

October 1, 2025 12:00 pm News article

Tree Permitting Service Update: September 30, 2025

Updated September 30, 2025 1:27 pm News article

High above Portland: A day in the life of arborist Wes Roberts

Scaling Douglas firs and clearing fallen trees is all in a day’s work for arborist Wes Roberts, who is part of the essential team that keeps Portland's urban forest safe and vibrant.

September 15, 2025 2:00 pm Blog post

Urban Forestry Arborist Wes Roberts working high above ground in a tree overlooking Portland.

Emerald Ash Borer Found in Portland

Learn about the arrival of this invasive pest and how you can support our efforts to reduce its impact.

Updated September 11, 2025 12:13 pm News article

An adult metallic green colored Emerald Ash Borer insect on a leaf.

Walks that connect

The Black Earth Day Stroll is a great example of the budding partnership between Portland Parks & Recreation and People of Color Outdoors.

September 10, 2025 3:34 pm Blog post

People of Color Outdoors founder Pamela Slaughter speaking to a group of attendees at the Black Earth Day Stroll event

Urban Forestry Service Update: Longer Processing Times for Tree Permits and Inquiries

August 12, 2025 4:00 pm News article

Updates to the Approved Street Tree Planting Lists

See updates to the Approved Street Planting Lists with new recommendations.

Updated July 24, 2025 12:13 pm News article

Starting July 1, 2025 Tree Removal & Replanting Permit Application process will be fully online

On July 1, Urban Forestry will implement a fully online Tree Removal & Replanting Permit Application process. Applicants submitting via DevHub will no longer have to download, complete, and upload a separate PDF file to process Tree Removal & Replanting applications.

Updated June 30, 2025 9:00 am News article

Tree Permit Fees Are Being Eliminated or Reduced Starting July 1, 2025

Starting July 1, 2025, most Urban Forestry tree permit fees will be eliminated or significantly reduced, thanks to funding from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF).

Updated June 12, 2025 11:44 am News article

Elm Tree Pruning Moratorium

Elm tree pruning moratorium is in effect April 15 to October 15

Updated May 6, 2025 11:57 am News article

Planting success in the Urban Forest

Tree planting coordinator Mari Aviles helps the City’s Urban Forestry Tree Planting and Establishment program move closer to its goal of planting 10,000 trees each year.

April 16, 2025 5:51 am Blog post

Urban Forestry’s Mari Aviles recognized for statewide contributions to urban forestry

April 8, 2025 10:26 am News article

Nearly 3,000 Trees Find Homes Through the 2024 Yard Tree Giveaway

Learn about where all of last year's free yard trees ended up.

Updated February 27, 2025 8:13 am News article

father and son stand by truck with small potted tree

Urban wildfire: How Portland is prepared, and what you can do

Wildfires are becoming more frequent west of the Cascade Mountains. Learn what the City of Portland is doing to prepare for the possibility of urban wildfires, and find out simple steps you can take to get ready and keep our city strong and resilient.

January 16, 2025 4:15 pm News article