Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal
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.
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The Black Earth Day Stroll is a great example of the budding partnership between Portland Parks & Recreation and People of Color Outdoors.
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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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Careers in urban forestry are on the rise. We want to help grow the next generation of urban forestry professionals. Learn about the skills needed to serve in Arborist I–IV positions at Urban Forestry.
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With the demands of climate change, urban forestry is a growth industry. As such, we want to help grow the next generation of urban forestry professionals. Learn about the skills needed to serve as Tree Planting Specialist.
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With the growing effects of climate change on our cities, urban forestry is a growth industry. We want to help grow the next generation of urban forestry professionals. Learn about the skills needed to serve as Tree Inspector (Code Compliance).
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Tilia is an important tree in Portland’s urban forest. They are adaptable trees that can thrive in a variety of conditions. However, many varieties are susceptible to aphids. There is an Oregon Pesticides Advisory about the use of noenicitinoid insecticides on Tilia trees.
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Researchers in Oregon and Washington are sounding the alarm about Western redcedar decline. There is some hope for the future of Western redcedar in western Oregon. Trees growing in wet areas, northern-facing slopes, and other places with plenty of water show less damage from heat and drought.
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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with selected articles about AAPI communities and connecting with the natural world.
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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?
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Information on tree roots and sidewalks.
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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.
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A brief review of tree parts and how a tree functions.
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Learn about a selection of trees that keep their leaves all year, and do well in Portland.
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