Urban Forestry
Call before you cut. Find rules for removal, pruning, and planting. Learn about tree requirements and permits for development.
The City of Portland recognizes Juneteenth as a formal day of remembrance to honor Black American history and the end of slavery in the United States. Learn about Juneteenth.
Portland Permitting & Development, including the Development Services Center at 1900 SW 4th Ave., will be closed on Thursday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday. Regular hours resume on Friday, June 20. Most permit services are available online 24 hours a day.
Starting July 1, 2025, most Urban Forestry tree permit fees will be eliminated or significantly reduced, thanks to funding from the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF).
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If you love trees and want to give back to your community, the Neighborhood Tree Steward Program might be for you!
All monthly meetings of the Urban Forestry Commission are open to the public.
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