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News and Notices for Trees
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Giant sequoia and coast redwood trees are often found in California. They can also be found growing in Portland's urban forest.
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The Ailanthus altissima tree is commonly known as a Tree-of-Heaven. It can quickly grow to be a big problem. This is a guide to identify it.
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A brief review of tree parts and how a tree functions.
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Information on tree roots and sidewalks.
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Learn about a selection of trees that keep their leaves all year, and do well in Portland.
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Are you interested in being an advocate for trees in your neighborhood? Portland Parks & Recreation's Urban Forestry needs neighbors who care for the trees of our community. The 2021 Neighborhood Tree Steward course will run from May 29 through June 11.

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Subscribe to Tree Bark, Urban Forestry's digital newsletter featuring updates about upcoming events, tree regulations, tree giveaways, tree care, and more!

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Subscribe to Tree Bark, Urban Forestry's digital newsletter featuring updates about upcoming events, tree regulations, tree giveaways, tree care, and more!

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City of Portland offices are closed on Monday February 15, 2021 in observance of Presidents' Day.
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Typically published twice a month, Urban Forestry's Tree Bark Newsletter now has both January 2021 editions ready to read.
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The City expects that the Barbara Walker Crossing and the adjacent portions of Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)’s Wildwood Trail will need to remain closed until about 1/20/21, pending repairs and structural evaluation.

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A new ordinance updates the city’s tree policies to promote greater preservation of trees when development occurs in certain types of commercial zones and to promote the preservation of larger trees in other development situations.

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Ready for a fun night of virtual tree trivia? Join your neighbors and compete with other Tree Teams in the ultimate challenge of urban tree knowledge. Tree enthusiasts of all ages and abilities welcome!

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During these challenging times, Portland Parks & Recreation’s Urban Forestry division has an update on how the City of Portland’s trees and tree infrastructure will continue to be managed.
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