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Join PP&R at a family-friendly tree planting kickoff event and Arbor Day celebration

Arts and crafts, hundreds of tree plantings in SE Portland’s Lents Park and neighborhood

October 25, 2021 3:45 pm Press release

The Historic Flowering Cherries of the Albina Tree Planting Program

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?

Updated April 14, 2021 12:57 pm Blog post

Portland Urban Forestry Program Earns Global Recognition

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.

April 10, 2021 6:31 pm News article

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

Temporarily unavailable due to system maintenance

April 5, 2021 4:58 pm News article

Trees and Sidewalks - Healthy Roots, Healthy Tree

Information on tree roots and sidewalks.

March 30, 2021 9:15 am Blog post

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

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

March 30, 2021 9:15 am Blog post

Tree Physiology Primer – All About Roots!

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

March 30, 2021 9:15 am Blog post

12 Broadleaf Evergreen Street Trees You Should Plant

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

March 30, 2021 9:02 am Blog post

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

Subscribe to Tree Bark, Urban Forestry's digital newsletter featuring updates about upcoming events, tree regulations, tree giveaways, tree care, and more!

Updated February 24, 2021 2:20 pm News article

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

Subscribe to Tree Bark, Urban Forestry's digital newsletter featuring updates about upcoming events, tree regulations, tree giveaways, tree care, and more!

Updated February 24, 2021 7:16 am News article

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

February 4, 2021 11:43 am News article

Tree Bark Newsletter January 2021 Editions Out Now

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

January 27, 2021 7:51 am News article

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

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.

Updated January 7, 2021 11:45 am News article