information
Portland is a Sanctuary City

News

Urban Forestry News Menu
Displaying 1 - 20 of 99

Starting July 1, 2025 Tree Removal & Replanting Permit Application process will be fully online

On July 1, Urban Forestry will implement a fully online Tree Removal & Replanting Permit Application process. Applicants submitting via DevHub will no longer have to download, complete, and upload a separate PDF file to process Tree Removal & Replanting applications.

Updated News article


Tree Permit Fees Are Being Eliminated or Reduced Starting July 1, 2025

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).

Updated News article


Elm Tree Pruning Moratorium

Elm tree pruning moratorium is in effect April 15 to October 15

Updated News article


Planting success in the Urban Forest

Tree planting coordinator Mari Aviles helps the City’s Urban Forestry Tree Planting and Establishment program move closer to its goal of planting 10,000 trees each year.

Blog post



Nearly 3,000 Trees Find Homes Through the 2024 Yard Tree Giveaway

Learn about where all of last year's free yard trees ended up.

Updated News article


Urban wildfire: How Portland is prepared, and what you can do

Wildfires are becoming more frequent west of the Cascade Mountains. Learn what the City of Portland is doing to prepare for the possibility of urban wildfires, and find out simple steps you can take to get ready and keep our city strong and resilient.

News article


New Tree Removal/Replanting Permit Application

Important information on applying for tree removal and replanting permits for street and private property trees.

Updated News article


Celebrating Phyllis Reynolds

Updated News article


Preparing Your Trees for the Winter

All the information you need to help protect and care for your trees this winter.

Updated News article


Mr. Ed Washington Receives 2024 Bill Naito Community Trees Award

Urban Forestry is proud to present the 2024 Bill Naito Community Trees award to Mr. Ed Washington.

Updated News article


Meet this Season's Yard Tree Giveaway Outreach Contractors

Updated News article


Tree Protection at Pier Park Disc Golf Course

Urban Forestry works to protect trees in the disc golf course at Pier Park.

Updated News article


Elm Tree Pruning Moratorium

Elm tree pruning moratorium is in effect April 15 to October 15

News article


Additional Support for Community Members Navigating Retroactive Permitting Related To Storm-Damaged Trees

This page contains information about additional support offered by Portland Parks & Recreation for community members navigating the retroactive permitting related to storm-damaged trees.

Updated News article


Update: Fee Waiver Deadline Extended for Retroactive Permitting for Storm-damaged Trees

Important information on permitting requirements for trees regulated by Portland City Code Title 11 Trees.

Updated News article


Commissioner Ryan Waives Fees for Winter Storm-related Tree Damage

In response to this extreme weather event and the Mayor’s emergency declaration.

News article


Urban Forestry and the Case of the Moving Tree

Urban Forestry Implements sections of City Code Title 11, the Tree Code.

News article


Celebrating Phyllis Reynolds

Celebrating Phyllis Reynolds's long career in finding and appreciating Oregon's heritage trees.

News article


Winter Tree Care Tips

All the information you need to help protect and care for your trees this winter.

Updated News article


Back to top