Urban Forestry

Program
Portland's trees provide numerous services to the city, such as stormwater interception, reduced air pollution, urban heat island mitigation, and wildlife habitat.

Call before you cut. Find rules for removal, pruning, and planting. Learn about tree requirements and permits for development.
Two people stand together in front of young trees during Urban Forestry's Free Tree Giveaway in 2019.

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Tree Permits and Regulations

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Trees and Development

Cherry Blossom trees along Naito Parkway

Tree News and Alerts

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Tree Planting

Urban Forestry team

About Urban Forestry

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Get Involved with Urban Forestry

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Tree Concerns and Problems

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Tree Care and Resources

About the Urban Forestry Commission

Contact

Contact

City of Portland Urban Forestry

Manager of Portland's urban forest
trees@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-8733
Location

Development Services Center

1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland , OR 97201
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Charter, Code, and Policies

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Events

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

All monthly meetings of the Urban Forestry Commission are open to the public and community involvement is encouraged.

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Meeting
Available Online

Arbor Day Crew Leader Training

Portland Arbor Day is right around the corner! Trained Crew Leaders are needed to support tree planting and care projects in the park.

12:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Volunteer Event
Arbor Day 2022

Urban Forestry Commission Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Urban Forestry Commission Policy Subcommittee Monthly Meeting

5:45 pm – 7:15 pm
Meeting
Available Online

Portland Arbor Day 2022

Join us this fall for the annual Arbor Day celebration! This year we’ll be celebrating at Glenwood Park.

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Community Event
Arbor Day 2022
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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