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Restoration Projects and Green Streets: Bureau of Environmental Services continued progress on project monitoring and reporting

This is a two-year follow-up to our 2018 report, "Restoration Projects and Green Streets: Planning and evaluation needed to confirm success."

December 29, 2020 9:00 am News article

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.

Updated December 21, 2020 10:25 am News article

December and January Holiday closures

Updated December 21, 2020 10:14 am News article

Beginning November 17: NEW Pruning Permit Application with Inspection

Updated December 21, 2020 10:14 am News article

6/18/20 Service Level Update: Permitting Delays

Updated December 21, 2020 10:14 am News article

July 1: New Applications and Updated Fees Begin

Updated December 21, 2020 10:14 am News article

Urban Forestry COVID-19/Coronavirus Update: Permit Center CLOSED until further notice

*UPDATED* July 2022 the Permit Center is open for Scheduled in-person appointments starting July 19, 2022.

Updated December 21, 2020 10:14 am News article

CSO Advisory: Atmospheric river dashes hope that 2020 would set a record for zero overflows to the Willamette River

December 20, 2020 12:01 pm News article

Public testimony invited for Portland City Council consideration of tree code updates Oct. 29

The public is invited to review and provide testimony before the City Council on a package of updates to Portland’s tree code relating to the removal of exemptions from requirements to preserve and plant trees in certain development situations.

Updated October 23, 2020 2:40 pm News article

Public Testimony Invited for Portland City Council Consideration of Tree Code Updates, 10/29/20

October 22, 2020 7:54 am News article

Recycling doesn’t have to be a nightmare!

Be a fearless recycler

Updated October 9, 2020 9:00 am News article

9/21/2020 Update: Urban Forestry Inspections Resumed

September 29, 2020 3:33 pm News article

Garbage Service Postponed Due To Hazardous Air Quality - 9/14/2020

If Monday is your regular pickup day, leave your carts out and they will be picked up as soon as it is safe to do so.

September 13, 2020 6:00 pm News article

Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry crews Respond to nearly 50 Tree Emergencies

Work continues to reopen roads, clear debris after a major windstorm. PP&R Urban Forestry staff are essential responders in keeping Portland moving and safe.

September 8, 2020 2:04 pm News article

Seeking public input on a proposal to enhance tree preservation requirements

You are invited to review and comment on a revised proposal to update and improve tree preservation requirements in Portland.

Updated September 1, 2020 11:48 am News article

Environmental Services to Clean Out CS Gas Residue from Storm Drains in Effort to Protect Willamette River

In an effort to prevent tear gas residue and other pollutants from reaching the Willamette River, the City of Portland Bureau of Environmental Services is planning today to clean six storm drains around the Multnomah County Justice Center and the Mark O. Hatfield federal courthouse.

August 6, 2020 11:37 am News article

City of Portland Receives 2020 EPEAT Purchaser Award

On July 29, 2020 the City of Portland was recognized by the Green Electronics Council as a 2020 EPEAT Purchaser Award Winner at the 4-star level. 

July 29, 2020 11:17 am News article

Share your Views on a Draft Proposal for Updates to Portland’s Tree Code

Updated July 28, 2020 1:35 pm News article

Online Permit Applications Temporarily Unavailable

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

July 17, 2020 7:00 am News article

Proposed Updates to the Clean Air Construction Standard - Request for Public Comment

June 22, 2020 1:25 pm News article