Introducing an online interactive Planting Map of Portland!
Introducing an online interactive Planting Map of Portland!
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URBAN FORESTRY
December 2018, published twice a month
The Planting Map: Planting Trees Where They Are Needed Most!
The Planting Map, an Online Tree Planting Tool Community Advisory Committee
Introducing an online tree planting tool called the Planting Map. This tool was made possible by a collaboration between PP&R Urban Forestry, Portland State University, and many community partners, such as the Community Advisory Committee pictured above.

If you are reading this newsletter, there is a good chance that you care about trees more than the average person. However, there are often barriers to planting trees. We see this in all the places where trees are not found in our city. What are some of these barriers? And how can we better understand what is going on in order to plant trees where they will do the most good, both environmentally and socially?


To help answer some of these questions, Urban Forestry partnered with Portland State University and community members to develop an interactive Planting Map of Portland! With this new tool, community members can identify where trees are needed the most, putting knowledge in the hands of the people. 
With the Planting Map, you can search Environmental Factors such as:
  • Canopy Cover (%)
  • Urban Heat Index
  • Air Pollution Index
Or, search Social Factors such as:
  • Median Household Income
  • People of Color (%)
  • Owner/Renter Information
The planting map was developed as part of an Urban Forestry project to develop a better tree planting strategy. Currently, Portland’s trees are not found equally around the city, and this is directly linked to income. Higher-income and west-side neighborhoods have more tree canopy, while lower-income and east-side neighborhoods have less tree canopy.
We encourage you to use the Planting Map to explore your own neighborhood. Then keep going! Help us discover the parts of Portland that would benefit the most from having more trees. After you check it out, please let us know how you used the Planting Map so that we can share your experience with others. 
Access the Planting Map and learn more about it at: www.branchoutpdx.org.

Upcoming Events

Opportunities to learn and volunteer!

www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/workshops

Tree protection fencing on a development site.

Decode the Tree Code

Saturday, January 19, 2019, 9 am - 12 pm

Location: Hinson Memorial Baptist Church, 1137 SE 20th Ave. (map)

What do I do about a dead street tree? How should trees be handled during construction? For answers to questions like these, join us for this workshop to learn all about Portland's Tree Code, Title 11 Trees.
Participants will be introduced to the processes involved in regulating our city trees in both development and non-development situations. This training is for all community members who want to better understand tree permitting in Portland.
Register here!

More Upcoming Events


Heritage Tree Photo Contest: Ongoing through December 1, 2019
The Heritage Tree Committee requests your best photos of current Heritage Trees! Winning photos will be used to create a Portland Heritage Tree Calendar showcasing the trees in all seasons. For more information and to submit your photos, please visit: https://tinyurl.com/HeritageTreePhotoContest.
The Trees are Here! Urban Forestry Planting Season to Start in Early January 2019!
A row of giant sequoias at Urban Forestry Headquarters forms the backdrop for young trees arriving from the nursery.
Each year, Urban Forestry plants trees in our parks. We replace trees that were removed, as well as add new trees. This year we will be planting in over 50 parks!
Plantings for other City bureaus such as the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES), and the Water Bureau will make up another 20 locations where Urban Forestry will soon be planting trees.
By choosing the right tree for the right place at these locations, we maximize the ecosystem services of the trees by planting large-form, native, or evergreen trees whenever possible. Aesthetics are a consideration too—after all, trees provide the extra benefit of adding beauty to our surroundings!
Next time you are in a park and you see a young tree that has been planted, know that Urban Forestry was there and that we are committed to making sure our urban forest continues to grow and thrive for current and future generations.

In Other News


Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) is Hiring Summer Crew Leaders, Apply by March 1, 2019:
Inspire the next generation of conservation leaders while building your skill set! YCC is a City program that provides summer employment opportunities for a diverse population of Portland-area youth between the ages of 14-18. As an adult Crew Leader, you will mentor and supervise six youth crew members as they complete important work in our natural areas, schools, and parks. Work dates are approximately June 17, 2019 to August 21, 2019. See the application for more details here.
Learn Fruit Tree Pruning, Grafting, and Propagation with the Home Orchard Society: The Home Orchard Society was established in 1975. They are a non-profit educational organization dedicated to assisting both new and experienced fruit growers. Learn more about the organization, their 1.6-acre demonstration orchard, and access their forums here. To see their many upcoming learning opportunities, check out their Winter Events Calendar here.

Metro's 2019 Nature in Neighborhoods Grants are Available, Apply by January 29, 2019:
Want to restore and care for nature in your community? If you have a vision for improving water quality, creating fish and wildlife habitat, getting rid of weeds, or restoring nature in the Portland metropolitan area, help get your idea off the ground by applying for a grant here.

Free Online Webinar on Protecting Trees and Soil During Construction Activities, Thursday, December 13, 2019 at 11:00 am: Utah State University and the Tree Fund present a lecture on strategies for reducing tree and soil damage during construction. CEUs available for those that watch the webinar live. Register here.

Green Jobs Training Program Applications Due Friday, December 14, 2018: Tualatin Riverkeepers, Centro Cultural, and Muslim Educational Trust announce an exciting new jobs training opportunity for the community. In January 2019, they will launch an introductory training for jobs in environmental careers. Learn more about the program, how to apply, and how to support their scholarship programs here.

Upcoming Holiday Closures at Urban Forestry's Permit Center: Before heading to the Development Services Center for Urban Forestry Permitting, be sure to check the holiday closure schedule for the months of November, December, and January. Access our Alerts page here.

Urban Forestry
1900 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR 97201503-823-8733
Portland Parks & Recreationwww.PortlandParks.org
Commissioner Nick Fish • Interim Director Kia Selley
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