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Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry Partners with Friends of Trees to Expand Community Tree Planting

$1.8 million investment will bring more trees, training, and community tree care to Portland neighborhoods

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Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry Expands Tree Planting with New Partners, Equity Focus

Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry is launching a major expansion of its citywide tree planting efforts, supported by the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF).

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As expected, emerald ash borer has been found in multiple new sites this summer, including Portland

Beetle can be devastating to Ash and olive trees; but the City of Portland has been preparing for EAB’s arrival for years. This is a joint release from the Oregon Department of Forestry, Oregon Department of Agriculture, and Portland Parks & Recreation

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Big News: Tree Permit Fees Are Being Eliminated or Reduced Starting July 1, 2025

PP&R is making it easier for people to protect trees, improve safety, and contribute to a greener Portland

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Prepare Your Trees for Winter Weather

Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry staff share tips and resources

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Free Trees for All Portlanders!

Portland Parks & Recreation is hosting its 8th annual Yard Tree Giveaway event series. Learn more and register now at www.portland.gov/trees/tree-planting/free-trees

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Portland Parks & Recreation facing staffing issues, continues to recruit for full-time, part-time, and seasonal work

Portland's parks bureau opens recruitment for full-time and part-time jobs across the PP&R system with immediate openings, as well as many positions available for summer 2023.

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Parks Levy Allows PP&R to Perform Proactive Park Tree Maintenance

Parks Bureau begins work to improve park tree health and extend their lives, thanks to Portland voters.

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PBOT urges the traveling public to use extra caution as power outages may make West Hills roads dark this weekend, wind may fell trees citywide

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) advises the traveling public to travel with extreme caution, as power outages in the West Hills may make roads darker than normal during overnight hours starting before dawn Friday morning through the day on Monday.

Updated Traffic advisory

PP&R prepares to manage invasive, destructive pest: Emerald Ash Borer found in metro area

Members of the public and tree care experts can take measures to slow its spread and protect trees.

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