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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Urban Forestry Fee Schedule

Equity and Civil Rights

Request PP&R Translation or Interpretation

About the Urban Forestry Commission

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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

A row of newly planted trees at Powell Butte Elementary

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

Oregon white oaks

Heritage Trees of Portland

Urban Forestry contractor planting tree

Contracting with Urban Forestry

Contact

City of Portland Urban Forestry

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

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1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
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Permitting & Development

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Transportation

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Charter, Code, and Policies

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Events

Volunteer at Yard Tree Giveaway Events

Join Urban Forestry in hosting our Yard Tree Giveaway events

– 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Volunteer Event
Tree giveaway event

Tree Walk at the Roseway Parkway

Come learn about the trees of the Roseway Parkway.

9:30 am – 11:00 am
Community Event

Portland Arbor Day Tree Planting 2024

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

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Community Event
Volunteers planting a tree

Portland Arbor Day 2024

Get ready for Portland Arbor Day 2024! Join us in welcoming the fall season by celebrating our trees at Glenfair Park on October 12, 2024.

10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Community Event
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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