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Help Protect Portland’s Ash Trees and Watch for Emerald Ash Borer

This page provides information about the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and Portland Parks & Recreation's EAB Management Plan.

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Portland Urban Forestry Marks 45 Years as Tree City USA

The Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Portland its 45th Tree City USA Award, 25th Growth Award, and 3rd Tree Cities of the World Award. These programs recognize high achievement in municipal tree programs nationally and globally.

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The Historic Flowering Cherries of the Albina Tree Planting Program

Take a stroll in Portland and you will likely see many beautiful flowering cherry trees, particularly in the Albina District - but who can we thank for these spring beauties?

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Portland Urban Forestry Program Earns Global Recognition

Portland's volunteers put in more hours (over 7000) than any other US city! Urban Forestry is not the only one that noticed your hard work. The Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Portland its 44th Tree City USA Award, 24th Growth Award, and 2nd Tree Cities of the World Award.

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Urban Forestry's Newsletter: Tree Bark February 2021 Issue 2

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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Urban Forestry's Newsletter: Tree Bark February 2021 Issue 1

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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Tree Bark Newsletter January 2021 Editions Out Now

Typically published twice a month, Urban Forestry's Tree Bark Newsletter now has both January 2021 editions ready to read.

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Urban Forestry Service Level Update

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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Urban Forestry's Newsletter: Tree Bark November 2020

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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Urban Forestry's Newsletter: Tree Bark October 2020

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

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Urban Forestry's Newsletter: Tree Bark September 2020

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

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9/21/2020 Update: Urban Forestry Inspections Resumed

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Online Permit Applications Temporarily Unavailable

Online Permit Applications Unavailable Tuesday, July 21, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

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Memorial Day Closure Monday, May 25, 2020

City of Portland offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 25, 2020.

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Urban Forestry Same Day Permits Now Available During Permit Center Closure

Due to the City’s COVID-19 response and Permit Center closure, Urban Forestry walk-in service has been temporarily suspended.

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