Heavy Rainfall Impacts

Following heavy rain, the City of Portland is addressing citywide impacts. Track road closures related to landslides.

Portland and the federal government

Learn about our sanctuary city status, efforts to block federal overreach: Portland.gov/Federal

Urban Forestry

Program
Public Works
Portland's trees provide numerous services to the city, such as stormwater interception, reduced air pollution, urban heat island mitigation, and wildlife habitat.

Call before you cut. Find rules for removal, pruning, and planting. Learn about tree requirements and permits for development.
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Get Involved with Urban Forestry

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Find Your Free Trees

Oregon white oaks

Heritage Trees of Portland

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Tree Care and Resources

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Tree Concerns and Problems

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Tree Permits and Regulations

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Trees and Development

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2026 Tree Code Update

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Urban Forest Management Plan

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Doing Business with Urban Forestry

Urban Forestry team

About Urban Forestry

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Subscribe to Tree Bark Newsletter

About the Urban Forestry Commission

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Equity and Civil Rights

Contact

PP&R Urban Forestry

Trees@PortlandOregon.gov
503-823-8733

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1120 SW Fifth Avenue
Portland , OR 97204
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Portland Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation

Fanno Creek Natural Area

Nature

Portland Parks & Recreation Environmental Education

Environmental Education

Natural Area Stewardship

Natural Areas Volunteer Stewardship

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Permitting & Development

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Transportation

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Charter, Code, and Policies

Events

Urban Forestry Commission Meeting

All monthly meetings of the Urban Forestry Commission are open to the public.

9:30 am – 11:30 am
Meeting
Available online

Local Tree Care Providers Workshop

This workshop is for tree care professionals who work in Portland. It's free to attend and is a requirement for companies that wish to be included on the City's Local Tree Care Providers web page.

8:30 am – 11:30 am
Classes and activities
Available online
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Plant Trees with Learning Landscapes at Columbia Regional Services

Volunteers needed to plant trees with students at Columbia Regional Services.

8:30 am – 11:30 am
Volunteer event
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Tree Planting with Friends of Trees

Plant trees with Friends of Trees in East Portland.

8:45 am – 1:00 pm
Volunteer event
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Past meetings and hearings

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