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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.
City of Portland Approved Street Tree Planting Lists - these lists provide tree planting options for different street tree site conditions.
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.
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.
Free street trees will be planted by PP&R Urban Forestry in Portland priority neighborhoods. These trees are funded by Portland’s Tree Planting and Preservation Fund and will be watered, weeded, and cared for three years after planting.
Portland's citywide tree planting strategy
Planting trees at schools provides an active learning opportunity for youth of all ages!
Find local tree care providers that have met certain criteria to be included on this list.
Find references about tree species.

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.
Below are several options for applying including; online, by email, mail, and in person.
See minimum requirements for replacing a tree, as well as helpful lists and 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.
These tree pests and diseases are common in the Pacific Northwest, but this is not an exhaustive list.
Use this tool to identify locations that would benefit the most from tree planting.
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.
Data, tools, reports, and projects!