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Urban Forestry

Program
Two people stand together in front of young trees during Urban Forestry's Free Tree Giveaway in 2019.
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.
Location

Development Services Center

City Office
1900 SW Fourth Avenue
First floor lobby
Portland, OR 97201
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Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. except Thursdays 8 a.m. to noon
Mailing address
Contact

Urban Forestry

Manager of our urban forest infrastructure

trees@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-8733

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Information

Translation Services

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City of Portland Website

Tree Permits and Regulations

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City of Portland Website

Trees and Development

Cherry Blossom trees along Naito Parkway
City of Portland Website

Tree News and Alerts

A row of newly planted trees at Powell Butte Elementary
City of Portland Website

Tree Planting

Urban Forestry team
Information

About Urban Forestry

Get Involved with Urban Forestry
City of Portland Website

Get Involved with Urban Forestry

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Information

Tree Concerns and Problems

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Information

Tree Care and Resources

Information

Urban Forestry Commission

Related offices, programs, advisory groups, and projects

Portland Parks & Recreation
Bureau/Office

Parks & Recreation

Fanno Creek Natural Area
Program

Nature

Portland Parks & Recreation Environmental Education
Program

Environmental Education

Natural Area Stewardship
Program

Natural Areas Volunteer Stewardship

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Bureau/Office

Development Services (BDS)

PBOT Maintenance
Bureau/Office

Transportation

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Program

Charter, Code, and Policies

Upcoming Events

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

Meeting
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Available Online
All monthly meetings of the Urban Forestry Commission are open to the public and community involvement is encouraged. The first five minutes of the meeting are typically reserved for public comments. Please check the meeting agenda ahead of time to confirm if time allows for public comments.

Urban Forestry Commission Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Meeting
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Available Online
Urban Forestry Commission Policy Subcommittee Monthly Meeting

Portland Arbor Day 2021

Community Event
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Join us to kick off the tree planting season at Lents Park. Bring friends and family to plant trees, meet neighbors, and sign up for free yard trees.
Location
Lents Park

Portland Pruners Program - Virtual Overview and Q&A

Classes and Activities
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Available Online
Are you interested in pruning street trees in your neighborhood? Learn about the Portland Pruners Program, which helps to connect trained volunteers with the tools and resources to care for their community trees.

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

Meeting
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Available Online
All monthly meetings of the Urban Forestry Commission are open to the public and community involvement is encouraged. The first five minutes of the meeting are typically reserved for public comments. Please check the meeting agenda ahead of time to confirm if time allows for public comments.
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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