Join Urban Forestry at Tree Summit

Come learn about trees and the urban forest with Urban Forestry and partners.

April 8, 2026 2:37 pm News article

Tree Summit Speaker Highlight: J'reyesha Brannon

Join Urban Forestry and on April 11th from 9-noon at Mt. Scott Community Center for Tree Summit 2026 to hear a presentation from environmental engineer, J'reyesha Brannon.

Updated March 25, 2026 8:20 am News article

4,003 Trees Find Homes Through the Yard Tree Giveaway

Thanks to Portlanders across the city, more than 4,000 trees were planted in 2025 through the Urban Forestry’s Yard Tree Giveaway

March 24, 2026 8:05 am News article

Urban Forestry Launches Tree Care Assistance Pilot Program

March 24, 2026 7:37 am News article

Celebrating Charles Jordan During Black History Month

Learn about former City Commissioner and Parks Director Charles Jordan.

February 10, 2026 7:15 am News article

Tree Permitting Service Update: January 09, 2026

Updated January 9, 2026 2:05 pm News article

Free Trees For Your Yard, Delivered and Planted!

Just sign up and Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry will do the rest

Updated December 2, 2025 10:37 am News article

Tree Permitting Service Update: November 17, 2025

Updated November 17, 2025 3:44 pm News article

Portland's tree code permits and enforcement team joins Permitting & Development

The City of Portland is continuing to evolve to provide residents with effective delivery of services. This transition, directed by city council, is a part of that effort.

October 1, 2025 12:00 pm News article

Tree Permitting Service Update: September 30, 2025

Updated September 30, 2025 1:27 pm News article

High above Portland: A day in the life of arborist Wes Roberts

Scaling Douglas firs and clearing fallen trees is all in a day’s work for arborist Wes Roberts, who is part of the essential team that keeps Portland's urban forest safe and vibrant.

September 15, 2025 2:00 pm Blog post

Emerald Ash Borer Found in Portland

Learn about the arrival of this invasive pest and how you can support our efforts to reduce its impact.

Updated September 11, 2025 12:13 pm News article

Walks that connect

The Black Earth Day Stroll is a great example of the budding partnership between Portland Parks & Recreation and People of Color Outdoors.

September 10, 2025 3:34 pm Blog post

Urban Forestry Service Update: Longer Processing Times for Tree Permits and Inquiries

August 12, 2025 4:00 pm News article

Updates to the Approved Street Tree Planting Lists

See updates to the Approved Street Planting Lists with new recommendations.

Updated July 24, 2025 12:13 pm News article

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 June 30, 2025 9:00 am 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 June 12, 2025 11:44 am News article

Elm Tree Pruning Moratorium

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

Updated May 6, 2025 11:57 am 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.

April 16, 2025 5:51 am Blog post

Urban Forestry’s Mari Aviles recognized for statewide contributions to urban forestry

April 8, 2025 10:26 am News article