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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?

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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.

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

Temporarily unavailable due to system maintenance

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Trees and Sidewalks - Healthy Roots, Healthy Tree

Information on tree roots and sidewalks.

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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.

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Tree Physiology Primer – All About Roots!

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

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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Urban Forestry Service Level Update

During these challenging times, Portland Parks & Recreation’s Urban Forestry division has an update on how the City of Portland’s trees and tree infrastructure will continue to be managed.

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December and January Holiday closures

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Beginning November 17: NEW Pruning Permit Application with Inspection

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6/18/20 Service Level Update: Permitting Delays

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July 1: New Applications and Updated Fees Begin

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Urban Forestry COVID-19/Coronavirus Update: Permit Center CLOSED until further notice

*UPDATED* July 2022 the Permit Center is open for Scheduled in-person appointments starting July 19, 2022.

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Urban Forestry's Newsletter: Tree Bark November 2020

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

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Urban Forestry's Newsletter: Tree Bark October 2020

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

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