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.

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Request PP&R Translation or Interpretation

Tree Permits and Regulations

Trees and Development

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Tree News and Alerts

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Tree Planting

About Urban Forestry

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Get Involved with Urban Forestry

Tree Concerns and Problems

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Tree Care and Resources

About the Urban Forestry Commission

Heritage Trees of Portland

Contact

City of Portland Urban Forestry

Manager of Portland's urban forest

trees@portlandoregon.gov

503-823-8733

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Development Services (BDS)

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Transportation

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Charter, Code, and Policies

Title 11 Amendment Project

Events

Kelley Point Park Tree Planting

Join us to plant trees at Kelley Point Park!

February 4, 2023 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Volunteer Event

Albina Black History Month Tree Talk

In partnership with the Portland Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, come join Portland Parks Urban Forestry on February 11th to celebrate Black History Month at the June Key Delta Community Center.

February 11, 2023 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Public Meeting

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

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

February 16, 2023 9:30 am – 11:30 am

Meeting

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Urban Forestry Commission Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Urban Forestry Commission Policy Subcommittee Monthly Meeting

February 20, 2023 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm