Phone: 503-823-PLAY (7529)
Fax: 503-823-6007
1120 SW Fifth Ave., Suite 1302, Portland, OR 97204
Urban Forestry
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Volunteer for the Street Tree Inventory!
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Visit Portland’s Heritage Trees
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Urban Forestry prepares for the tree planting season
Portland’s urban forest consists of 236,000 street trees, 1.2 million park trees, and innumerable private property trees. Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry is involved in managing or regulating all of these trees to differing degrees. Urban Forestry staff issue permits for planting, pruning, and removal of all public and some private trees and are on call 24/7 to respond to tree emergencies.
Portland Parks & Recreation
City Nature Urban Forestry
10910 N Denver Avenue
Portland, OR 97217
Phone: (503) 823-4489
Fax: (503) 823-4493
trees@portlandoregon.gov
Tree Permits
Find out if you need a permit and how to get a permit to prune, remove, or plant trees
Problems
Report an emergency or tree permit violation, learn what to do when trees conflict with infrastructure, and learn how to resolve neighbor tree conflicts
Resources
Find a local arborist, learn how to properly measure trees, explore the value of urban trees, and much more
Heritage Trees of Portland
Portland has nearly 300 Heritage Trees, protected by City Code and celebrated for their age, size, history, or horticultural significance
Urban Forestry Commission
The Urban Forestry Commission is comprised of volunteers who have demonstrated an interest in the preservation of trees and the beautification of Portland. The Commission serves as an advisory group on forestry-related issues
Get Involved!
Learn about the programs sponsored by PP&R Urban Forestry and find volunteer opportunities with your urban forest