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| URBAN FORESTRY |
January 2020, published twice a month
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| Where Have All the Free Trees Gone? 2019 Yard Tree Giveaway Recap
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| More than 750 trees were given away at Urban Forestry's 2019 Yard Tree Giveaway events! The heat map shows that trees went to homes across the city, with the greatest number (shown in yellow) going to parts of Portland that need them the most, like the Hazelwood and Mill Park neighborhoods.
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| People in Portland are taking action! Planting trees is one way to improve our yards, neighborhoods, and our world. Hundreds of Portlanders came to one of Urban Forestry's three Yard Tree Giveaway Events in 2019 and took home 766 trees!
These new trees have gone to private properties all over Portland. This is great news because a 2018 report showed that our yards have the most available planting space in the city! From the report: - Nearly two-thirds of Portland’s canopy potential (62%) is located on private lands
- Residential zones contain 54% of the city’s canopy potential
To make sure that everyone who wants a tree can get one, free tree delivery and planting was offered to people who needed help getting their new tree in the ground.
Just as important as where we plant, is what we plant. There were 14 different tree species to choose from in 2019. To get the most out of the trees as they grow, Urban Forestry focuses on giving away evergreen, Oregon native, and/or large-form trees. - 78% of the trees given away in 2019 were evergreen, native and/or large-form trees
- 71% of the trees given away since the program started in 2017 have been one or more of these categories
We are not stopping now:- 1,200 trees are being given away in 2020
- Get a reminder to sign up for free trees here
We need your help! All of this work takes many helping hands. If you have a group that is interested in volunteering in 2020, contact Molly at freetrees@portlandoregon.gov.
Thank you to our 2019 volunteers
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| Upcoming EventsOpportunities to learn and volunteer!
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This event is taking place right here and now! We want to hear from you if any of the following apply:
- You are an active member of your Tree Team
- You were a member, but you lost touch
- You are interested in starting or joining a Tree Team
Tree Teams are groups of dedicated volunteers who all have at least one thing in common: A love of trees! Help us to serve you better so that we know how many of you are out there, and what parts of Portland have tree volunteers just waiting to jump in!
There are only four questions (five if you do not know your neighborhood), so let's get clicking! Please pass the survey on to other members of your Tree Team, or anyone else you think shares your love for trees.
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More Upcoming Events
1/18/2020, Winter Fruit Tree Pruning: Urban Forestry planted a demonstration orchard outside of our North Portland office in 2010. The orchard includes 55 diverse fruit and nut trees, from the traditional apples, pears, and cherries to paw paws, persimmons, jujubes, mulberries, and medlars. These young trees are now ready fo their winter pruning. This is a great opportunity for beginners to learn fruit tree pruning basics or for veterans to sharpen their skills. Registration FULL.
2/07/2020, Inland Tree and Landscape Conference: Join arborists, landscape architects, and other green industry professionals for a full day of intermediate and advanced workshops. This conference features Dr. Ed Gilman, author of "An Illustrated Guide to Pruning." Workshop topics include: Designing Sites to Fit Desirable Trees, Planting Specifications and Details, and Tree Biomechanics.The conference takes place at Spokane Community College. For more information and to register, click here.
2/29/2020, Leap Year Tree Walk: Spend your extra day this February with trees that break the rules! On this walk, we will explore trees that do not follow the annual cycles that we expect from trees. Broadleaf evergreens, two-year cycles of acorns, the shedding of needles, and more will be discussed. Meet at the parking lot at Knott Park, NE Russell St. and NE 112th Ave. The walk will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Register here.
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| Tips for Caring for Storm-Damaged Trees
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| Broken limbs or ice-encased leaves, do you know what to do for your trees when snow falls in Portland?
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Will it snow?! Recent weather reports have been forecasting snow. We thought it was a good time to dust off an article from the very snowy January 2017 edition to help you prepare yourself, and your trees, for the winter season.
Whether you are inexperienced with tree care, or a proud graduate of the Neighborhood Tree Steward Program, a great first step in dealing with non-emergency situations is to gather information.
- What is wrong with my tree?! Check out the Arbor Day Foundation's Storm Recovery Kit if you need help identifying tree problems.
- What kind of tree is it? If you are not sure, check out the Street Tree Inventory Map. If your tree is not listed, maybe a tree like yours is nearby and has already been identified. The type of tree you have can strongly influence what you end up doing to correct storm damage.
- Is it a Street Tree? If so, do you have a Pruning Permit? Remember, some street tree pruning permits can be self-issued online for free. Other situations may call for an inspection first. Either way, do not be afraid of the process! Urban Forestry staff are here to help. Email trees@portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-TREE (8733) with tree permitting questions.
- Decide on a course of action! Does your tree require corrective pruning, staking, or even Removal and Replanting? Write out the steps that you will take to care for your tree, and then put your plan into action. Neglecting your tree now may turn an easy fix into a permanent problem.
We encourage you to talk to your neighbors, especially if you think you may have spotted a tree problem that they have not seen. For larger trees or any risky situations, always contact a professional arborist. For your convenience, the City maintains a list of Local Tree Care Providers as a resource to the public.
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In Other News
Now Hiring! Youth Conservation Crew (YCC) Crew Leaders: Winter is a great time to think about your ideal summer job! At YCC, Crew Leaders enjoy a balance between daily leadership opportunities and being part of a supportive team. Get a foot in the door of your future career by meeting environmental professionals, building your skills, and guiding teens in important outdoor work. Apply by March 2, 2020 for priority consideration. Find details here.
Growing Space and Tree Size: A long-term study on street trees monitored trees in construction and non-construction zones for 39 years. The study "consistently and significantly" found that the amount of room a tree has to grow impacts tree health and how long it lives. Read the study here, with particular attention to section 4.3 Growing space and tree size.
Tree Chic, Why Trees are so Popular in Cities Around the World: There is a growing trend, pun intended, to see how much cities can increase the number of trees, and all of the benefits they provide, for their communities. From the article: "Urban trees bring bragging rights. The more trees, the better, because they look good, people like them and they provide a whole host of benefits." To find out which cities and companies are digging in to the tree planting trend, read the article here.
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