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Connecting Canopies Receives 2023 Bill Naito Community Trees Award

Urban Forestry is proud to present the 2023 Bill Naito Community Trees award to the Connecting Canopies Coalition.

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How to Identify Tree-of-Heaven

Tree-of-Heaven is an invasive tree species on Portland's nuisance Plant List. This article details how to identify tree-of-heaven and provides resources to learn more about it.

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Urban Forestry Career Coach—Tree Planting Specialist

With the demands of climate change, urban forestry is a growth industry. As such, we want to help grow the next generation of urban forestry professionals. Learn about the skills needed to serve as Tree Planting Specialist.

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Urban Forestry Career Coach—Arborist I–IV Positions

Careers in urban forestry are on the rise. We want to help grow the next generation of urban forestry professionals. Learn about the skills needed to serve in Arborist I–IV positions at Urban Forestry.

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Urban Forestry Career Coach—Tree Inspector (Code Compliance)

With the growing effects of climate change on our cities, urban forestry is a growth industry. We want to help grow the next generation of urban forestry professionals. Learn about the skills needed to serve as Tree Inspector (Code Compliance).

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Tilia Trees in Portland, Aphids, and Pesticide Advisory

Tilia is an important tree in Portland’s urban forest. They are adaptable trees that can thrive in a variety of conditions. However, many varieties are susceptible to aphids. There is an Oregon Pesticides Advisory about the use of noenicitinoid insecticides on Tilia trees.

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Bronze Birch Borer

Find information about the bronze birch borer insect pest.

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Tree Inventory Project Is Back in 2023

The Urban Forestry Inventory Project is back in 2023. This year the goal is to inventory 100,000 trees in 41 neighborhoods across Portland.

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Western Redcedar Dieback

Researchers in Oregon and Washington are sounding the alarm about Western redcedar decline. There is some hope for the future of Western redcedar in western Oregon. Trees growing in wet areas, northern-facing slopes, and other places with plenty of water show less damage from heat and drought.

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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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Holiday Closure Notice: 11/11/2022 and 11/24/22-11/25/22

Urban Forestry Holiday Closure on Friday November 11th, 2022 and November 24th - 25th, 2022.

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Urban Forestry Commission Public Hearing on May 19, 2022

The City's Urban Forestry Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to Title 11 Trees.

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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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Holiday Closure Notice: Monday February 21st, 2022

Urban Forestry Holiday Closure on Monday February 21st, 2022

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Holiday Closure Notice: January 17th 2022

Urban Forestry Holiday Closure on Monday January 17th 2022

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Online Tree Permit Applications Unavailable Monday evening, December 20th

*Service is restored as of Tuesday morning 12/21/2021*

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Online Tree Permit Applications Unavailable Tuesday, December 13 at 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Temporarily unavailable due to system maintenance

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Online Tree Permit Applications Unavailable Monday, December 13 at 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Temporarily unavailable due to system maintenance

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