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Tree Inventory Project Is Back in 2023
The Urban Forestry Inventory Project is back in 2023. This year the goal is to inventory 100,000 trees in 41 neighborhoods across Portland.
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Western Redcedar Dieback
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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2023 Oregon Heritage Tree Hero Award Recipient, Gregg Everhart
Celebrate this year's Oregon Heritage Tree Hero Award Recipient, Gregg Everhart, and a newly designated Heritage Tree at the Knott Park Tree Walk.
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Celebrating the Legacy of Bill Naito for AAPI Heritage Month
Learn about Bill Naito's role in shaping the city we know and love today.
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Care for Young Trees this Summer
Get some tips and tricks on how to best care for young trees during the hot days of summer.
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Event Highlight: Tree Walk in Columbia Park
Learn some fun facts we shared at our Columbia Park tree walk event.
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Check out this Year's Learning Landscapes Highlights
Learn about the Learning Landscapes Program, including this year's plantings and how to get involved.
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Portland Parks & Recreation Begins Urban Forest Plan Update
Learn about the City's process to create a new roadmap for the management of our urban forest.
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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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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Help Protect Portland’s Ash Trees and Watch for Emerald Ash Borer
This page provides information about the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) and Portland Parks & Recreation's EAB Management Plan.
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Holiday Closure Notice: 11/11/2022 and 11/24/22-11/25/22
Urban Forestry Holiday Closure on Friday November 11th, 2022 and November 24th - 25th, 2022.
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Limited In-Person Services Offered Starting July 19 in the Development Services Center
Online scheduling is now available for 15-minute in-person appointments in the Development Services Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning July 19, 2022
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Join the Urban Forestry Commission
Joining the Urban Forestry Commission (UFC) is one of the most effective ways community members can help advocate and care for our city’s urban forest!
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Urban Forestry Commission Public Hearing on May 19, 2022
The City's Urban Forestry Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to Title 11 Trees.
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Elm Tree Pruning Moratorium
Elm tree pruning moratorium is in effect April 15 to October 15
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Tree Emergency Response: April 11 Storm Event
UPDATED APRIL 12, 2022 - Urban Forestry storm response service level information
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Portland Urban Forestry Marks 45 Years as Tree City USA
The Arbor Day Foundation has awarded Portland its 45th Tree City USA Award, 25th Growth Award, and 3rd Tree Cities of the World Award. These programs recognize high achievement in municipal tree programs nationally and globally.
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March 18, 2022: Urban Forestry Service Level Update: Delays in Permitting and Customer Response
Due to a higher volume of permit applications and reduced staffing levels, current estimated time for processing the intake of permit applications and for response to email and phone inquiries is one week.
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503-823-TREE(8733) Tree Hotline Phone Menu Changes
Beginning March 1, 2022 the phone menu options for the Tree Hotline will be updated.
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Holiday Closure Notice: Monday February 21st, 2022
Urban Forestry Holiday Closure on Monday February 21st, 2022
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