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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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December and January Holiday closures
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Beginning November 17: NEW Pruning Permit Application with Inspection
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6/18/20 Service Level Update: Permitting Delays
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July 1: New Applications and Updated Fees Begin
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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.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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Share your Views on a Draft Proposal for Updates to Portland’s Tree Code
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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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