Report a Tree Emergency

For tree emergencies on publicly owned land or right-of-way within the City of Portland, call Urban Forestry at 503-823-TREE (8733)

Administrative Review

The Administrative review process allows Urban Forestry management staff to investigate if a violation was found in error.

• Administrative Review Application

Tree Permit Appeals and Public Notices

How to appeal a tree removal permit issuance or denial

Correcting Tree Code Violations

• Tree Permit Violation Review Application
• Fee Schedule

Neighbor's Trees

Learn your rights and responsibilities regarding neighbor's trees

Tree Problems

Non-emergency tree problems, such as tree removal without a permit and limbs hanging too low over the sidewalk

• Tree Permit Violation Review Application
• What is a private property tree code violation?
• Online reporting form for tree code violations
• ParkScan

Tree Visibility, Safety, and Clearance

What to do when trees interfere with street safety

Trees and Sidewalks

Sidewalk-tree conflicts can be common in an urban environment. Learn what you can do to prevent or mitigate the conflict

• How to Prevent Sidewalk Damage
• Get a Root Pruning Permit

Trees and Power Lines

Contact information for Portland General Electric (PGE) and Pacific Power and Light (PP&L)

Tree Diseases and Pests

Information on common tree diseases and pests, including information on symptoms, susceptible species, and treatments

• Anthracnose
• Aphids
• Dutch Elm Disease
• Elm Leaf Beetle
• Emerald Ash Borer
• Hawthorne Leaf Blight
• Thousand Cankers Disease
• Verticillium Wilt
• Web Worm and Tent Caterpillar