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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

Featured content

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Information

Translation Services

permit online
Resource Type
City of Portland Website

Tree Permits and Regulations

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Resource Type
City of Portland Website

Trees and Development

Cherry Blossom trees along Naito Parkway
Resource Type
City of Portland Website

Tree News and Alerts

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

Tree Planting

Urban Forestry team
Page type
Information

About Urban Forestry

Get Involved with Urban Forestry
Resource Type
City of Portland Website

Get Involved with Urban Forestry

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Page type
Information

Tree Concerns and Problems

A photo of tall conifer trees in Columbia Park.
Page type
Information

Tree Care and Resources

Urban Forestry Commission member
Page type
Information

About the 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

City inspector visiting a building site
Bureau/office

Development Services (BDS)

PBOT Maintenance
Bureau/office

Transportation

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Program

Charter, Code, and Policies

Upcoming Events

Pedal Through the Petals

Classes and Activities
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Portland's trees are bursting with colorful flowers - take a ride around town to enjoy them before they drop!

Trees of Peninsula Park Tree Walk

Classes and Activities
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It’s more than roses! Join Urban Forestry Manager Angie DiSalvo for a tour of 100 years of tree plantings at Peninsula Park.
Location
Peninsula Park

Kenilworth Park Tree Walk

Classes and Activities
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Join Neighborhood Tree Steward Graduate and local tree-enthusiast Lisa Wilcke to learn about the trees of Kenilworth Park - two dates available!
Location
Kenilworth Park

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.

Local Tree Care Providers Workshop

Classes and Activities
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This workshop is for tree care professionals who work on trees in Portland. We discuss Portland's Tree Code, Title 11 Trees. Urban Forestry staff are available to answer questions about trees in development and non-development situations.
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Past Meetings and Hearings

More past meetings and hearings

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