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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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Emergency closure information
Access to the Permit Center lobby at 1900 SW Fourth Avenue is by appointment only.
Mailing address
Contact

Urban Forestry

Manager of our urban forest infrastructure

trees@portlandoregon.gov
phone number503-823-8733

Featured content

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Request PP&R Translation or Interpretation

permit online
City of Portland Website

Tree Permits and Regulations

SE 50th Avenue construction A
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

Photo of fallen tree from old site
Information

Tree Concerns and Problems

A photo of tall conifer trees in Columbia Park.
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

City inspector visiting a building site
Bureau/Office

Development Services (BDS)

PBOT maintenance staff driving a snowplow.
Bureau/Office

Transportation

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Program

Charter, Code, and Policies

Project

Title 11 Amendment Project

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.

Sharp Tools, Clean Cuts

Volunteer Event
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Learn how to keep your hand pruners and loppers sharp and ready to make clean cuts this tree pruning season!
Location
Delta Park

Urban Forestry Commission Policy Subcommittee Meeting

Meeting
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Available Online
Urban Forestry Commission Policy Subcommittee Monthly Meeting

Winter Fruit Tree Pruning

Volunteer Event
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Wintertime fruit tree pruning brings an entirely different set of goals and objectives than summer fruit tree pruning. Learn more about which trees need care this time of year and practice with neighbors at the Delta Park Orchard.
Location
Delta Park
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Past Meetings and Hearings

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