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Services, Guides, and Information
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Apply for a Tree Permit
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Where to find tree permit applications, financial assistance programs, and other fee information. Please contact us at 823-TREE (8733) with any questions.
Approved Street Tree Planting Lists
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City of Portland Approved Street Tree Planting Lists - these lists provide tree planting options for different street tree site conditions.
Árboles Gratuitos para su patio en Portland
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Community Tree Planting Interest Form
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Thanks for your interest in tree planting!
This interest form is for tree planting at a Portland Park or other publicly owned property. While we can't guarantee tree planting projects, we want to know where there is interest for tree planting and will review all requests.
This interest form is for tree planting at a Portland Park or other publicly owned property. While we can't guarantee tree planting projects, we want to know where there is interest for tree planting and will review all requests.
Contact Urban Forestry
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Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) Urban Forestry staff are available to answer tree questions, provide permit applications, and issue some tree permits during posted hours.
East Holladay Park Tree Planting
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Free Street Tree Planting Program
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Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry plants over 1,000 street trees every year. Planting is focused in priority service areas where trees are needed the most. Street trees are watered, weeded, and maintained by City contractors for three years after planting at no cost to residents
Free Street Trees along Underimproved Roads
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No curb, no sidewalk, no problem! Urban Forestry plants free street trees along underimproved roads that lack a curb and/or sidewalk.
Get Involved with Urban Forestry
City of Portland Website
Urban Forestry hosts community events and workshops on a wide variety of tree topics.
Growing a More Equitable Urban Forest
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Portland's citywide tree planting strategy
How to Plant Properly
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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.
More Tree Species References
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Find references about tree species.
Native and Nuisance Trees
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Nuisance Tree List
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Learn about trees on the Nuisance Plants List and about where these trees are not allowed to be planted.
Planting Permits
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Below are several options for applying including; online, by email, mail, and in person.
Private Property Tree Replacement
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See minimum requirements for replacing a tree, as well as considerations in choosing trees that meet the replacement criteria.
Recorded Webinars
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Urban Forestry hosts community workshops on a wide variety of tree topics, and stewardship events to activate learning. Our workshops are a great place to build on your existing tree knowledge and skills or to take your first steps into the world of tree care and Urban Forestry stewardship.
Species List 2024 - Yard Tree Giveaway
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Tree Diseases and Pests
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These tree pests and diseases are common in the Pacific Northwest, but this is not an exhaustive list.
Tree News and Alerts
City of Portland Website
Important announcements from Urban Forestry and service level updates for permits.
Tree Planting Map Tool
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Use this tool to identify locations that would benefit the most from tree planting.
Tree Planting Opportunities
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Portland is working hard to grow its urban forest. The City offers free or subsidized trees through the programs listed below. Each program operates on its own timeline and may have restrictions, so check for details. Note: these programs are only eligible for non-development planting projects.
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