Services, Guides, and Information
111 services and resources found
Create a Tree Inventory and a Tree Plan
Information
Learn more about the City's specific tree plan requirements. Get a worksheet to help you complete your tree plan. Find out what the City inspector and consulting arborist must agree upon. Learn more about creating a tree project narrative and what that must include. Get help with your tree plan.
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The steps in this chart will help you figure out if you need a permit to remove trees on private property when no development is proposed. Permits from PP&R Urban Forestry and/or the Bureau of Development Services may be required to remove trees on private property.
Do I Need a Tree Permit?
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What is a Street Tree? How can I find out if a tree is a private tree or Street Tree? What is a development permit, what is a non-development permit? Get more information on types of permits or move forward with an application. Report a tree emergency or issue a complaint about a tree.
Enforcement Waivers and Reductions
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Waivers and reductions for Tree Code compliance cases.
From Stumptown to Tree Town
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The award-winning book "From Stumptown to Treetown" takes readers on a journey through the histor-tree of Downtown Portland. Learn from author and local historian David-Paul B. Hedberg about Portland's legacy of tree management.
Funds, Supplies, and Assistance
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Get Involved with Urban Forestry
City of Portland Website
Urban Forestry hosts community events and workshops on a wide variety of tree topics.
Guidelines for Arborist Reports
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Find out when you need an arborist report when you're building or renovating. Learn more about what an arborist report must include. Get information about tree reports from arborists before development begins. And, find out what you need from an arborist after work has started.
Help Using Electronic Documents
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A basic guide for downloading electronic documents in order to save and send them via the internet.
This page provides resources and some permit processing information for Heritage trees.
Heritage Trees of Portland
Handbook
Heritage Trees are trees that have been formally recognized by City Council for their unique size, age, historical or horticultural significance. Once accepted by Council, Heritage Trees are designated with a small plaque and listed in the Heritage Tree database.
All applications must be complete and accurate with verifiable photos and correct payment.
How to Measure a Tree
Guide
Diameter at breast height, or DBH, is the standard for measuring trees. DBH refers to the tree diameter measured at 4.5 feet above the ground.
How to Plant Properly
Guide
How to Prevent Sidewalk Damage
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The best protection against sidewalk damage is to plant the right tree in the right place. Other preventative measures include installing root barriers at time of planting and encouraging deep root growth.
How to Prune Properly
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Helpful resources and instructions for proper pruning
Large Deciduous Trees
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Large Evergreen Trees
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Large Native Trees List
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Planting trees at schools provides an active learning opportunity for youth of all ages!
Local Tree Care Providers
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Find local tree care providers that have met certain criteria to be included on this list.
Medium and Small Native Trees
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Medium Deciduous Trees
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Medium Evergreen Trees
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