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Online Tree Permit Applications Unavailable Friday, October 8th at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

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Temporarily unavailable due to system maintenance

Online Tree Permit Applications Unavailable Wednesday, September 22nd at 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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Temporarily unavailable due to system maintenance

Monday September 6, 2021 Holiday Closure

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City of Portland offices are closed on Monday September 6, 2021 in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.

Urban Forestry's Newsletter: Tree Bark April 2021 Issue 1

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Subscribe to Tree Bark, Urban Forestry's digital newsletter featuring updates about upcoming events, tree regulations, tree giveaways, tree care, and more!
Tree Bark Newsletter header photo shows an upward view of a large tree with moss on the trunk and branches

The Historic Flowering Cherries of the Albina Tree Planting Program

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Take a stroll in Portland and you will likely see many beautiful flowering cherry trees, particularly in the Albina District - but who can we thank for these spring beauties?
A cherry tree blooms bright pink blossoms in front of a house.

Portland Urban Forestry Program Earns Global Recognition

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Portland's volunteers put in more hours (over 7000) than any other US city! Urban Forestry is not the only one that noticed your hard work. The Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Portland its 44th Tree City USA Award, 24th Growth Award, and 2nd Tree Cities of the World Award.
Four youth show off their muddy shoes in front of the tree they just planted.

Online Tree Permit Applications Unavailable Wednesday April 7 from 5:00 to 9:00PM

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Temporarily unavailable due to system maintenance

Trees and Sidewalks - Healthy Roots, Healthy Tree

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Information on tree roots and sidewalks.

Tree Physiology Primer – All About Roots!

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A brief review of tree parts and how a tree functions.

Californians in Oregon: How Do Sequoias and Redwoods Do in Portland?

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Giant sequoia and coast redwood trees are often found in California. They can also be found growing in Portland's urban forest.

How to Identify Tree-of-Heaven

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The Ailanthus altissima tree is commonly known as a Tree-of-Heaven. It can quickly grow to be a big problem. This is a guide to identify it.

12 Broadleaf Evergreen Street Trees You Should Plant

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Learn about a selection of trees that keep their leaves all year, and do well in Portland.

Urban Forestry's Newsletter: Tree Bark February 2021 Issue 2

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Subscribe to Tree Bark, Urban Forestry's digital newsletter featuring updates about upcoming events, tree regulations, tree giveaways, tree care, and more!
Tree Bark Newsletter header photo shows an upward view of a large tree with moss on the trunk and branches

Portland Parks & Recreation advice for winter storm aftermath

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PP&R staff continue working on more than 750 tree emergencies on public streets citywide. Here is an update and some helpful information for you.
A worker with Portland Parks & Recreation's Urban Forestry division addresses one of Portland's hundreds of fallen trees in February 2021.

Urban Forestry's Newsletter: Tree Bark February 2021 Issue 1

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Subscribe to Tree Bark, Urban Forestry's digital newsletter featuring updates about upcoming events, tree regulations, tree giveaways, tree care, and more!
Tree Bark Newsletter header photo shows an upward view of a large tree with moss on the trunk and branches

Tree Emergency Response: February 12-15 Storm Event

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Urban Forestry storm response service level information

Online Tree Permit Applications Unavailable 5PM Fri Feb. 5 to 12 Noon Sat Feb 6

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Tree Bark Newsletter January 2021 Editions Out Now

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Typically published twice a month, Urban Forestry's Tree Bark Newsletter now has both January 2021 editions ready to read.

Beginning January 28, 2021: NEW Chemical Treatment and Street Tree Attachment Permit Applications

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New application forms, fees, and online application process available for Chemical Treatment and Street Tree Attachment Permit Applications

Portland City Council adopts updates to city’s tree code, strengthening tree preservation

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A new ordinance updates the city’s tree policies to promote greater preservation of trees when development occurs in certain types of commercial zones and to promote the preservation of larger trees in other development situations.
A photo of tall conifer trees in Columbia Park.

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