Services, Guides, and Information

Portland's roadmap to protecting, preserving, restoring, and expanding the urban forest equitably

Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry staff review Early Assistance and Land Use Review materials to identify potential issues and requirements in accordance with Title 11, Trees and Title 33, Zoning Code.

Urban Forestry considers tree canopy cover along with economic and demographic data to guide Urban Forestry’s services to areas of Portland where they may be needed the most.

Local environmental groups in Portland you can volunteer with.

Talk trees at cultural events and festivals, help with Yard Tree Giveaway events or put on some work gloves and plant trees in parks. There are so many opportunities to get involved.

Alaska’s most common forest tree and Washington’s state tree, the western hemlock populates the Coast and Cascade Ranges as a champion understory tree. In fact, it can remain in the shade of larger trees for decades, just waiting to take advantage of a break in the tree cover.

The western redcedar is truly an icon of the Pacific Northwest. Perhaps above all, this tree symbolizes the deep connection between nature and humans. Called the “tree of life” because of its extraordinary generosity of uses, this tree is deeply respected by Pacific NW Indigenous Peoples.

Not all landscape and tree sale locations offer appropriately sized trees. The companies on the list below do sell trees that meet the minimum size standard, and they sell trees directly to individuals.

Many trees in winter have their own special charm that brings beauty to the season. Whether it is brilliant berries, mottled or textured bark, or interesting branch formations, trees in winter have charming traits to enjoy.