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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.
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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).
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Elm Tree Pruning Moratorium
Elm tree pruning moratorium is in effect April 15 to October 15
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New Tree Removal/Replanting Permit Application
Important information on applying for tree removal and replanting permits for street and private property trees.
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Celebrating Phyllis Reynolds
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Preparing Your Trees for the Winter
All the information you need to help protect and care for your trees this winter.
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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.
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Meet this Season's Yard Tree Giveaway Outreach Contractors
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Tree Protection at Pier Park Disc Golf Course
Urban Forestry works to protect trees in the disc golf course at Pier Park.
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Elm Tree Pruning Moratorium
Elm tree pruning moratorium is in effect April 15 to October 15
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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.
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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.
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Commissioner Ryan Waives Fees for Winter Storm-related Tree Damage
In response to this extreme weather event and the Mayor’s emergency declaration.
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Urban Forestry and the Case of the Moving Tree
Urban Forestry Implements sections of City Code Title 11, the Tree Code.
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Celebrating Phyllis Reynolds
Celebrating Phyllis Reynolds's long career in finding and appreciating Oregon's heritage trees.
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Winter Tree Care Tips
All the information you need to help protect and care for your trees this winter.
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