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URBAN FORESTRY
December 2016
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In This Issue

  • December Storm Hits Portland's Urban Forest
  • Introducing New Urban Forestry Staff and Urban Forestry Commissioners
  • Now Accepting Nominations for the Naito Award
  • Upcoming Urban Forestry Events

December Storm Hits Portland's Urban Forest
Uprooted silver maple crushes portable toilet.
When you gotta go, you gotta go. An uprooted silver maple demolished a portable toilet and blocked SW Chehalem Ave.

This December has been one of the worst weather events for our city's trees in the last 10 years!
Urban Forestry would like to thank all of the many people who responded to this month's winter storm event. Private arborists, the utility sector, the Portland Bureau of Transportation - all of these dedicated professionals worked long hours in poor conditions to assist Portland residents with their trees.

THANK YOU to all of our partners and colleagues for the important work that you do!
During the storm event, three Tree Technicians fielded inquiries and dispatched 9 Tree Inspectors and 12 Arborists to 557 tree-related emergencies! This included trees that were actively failing or posed an imminent public safety issue.
Broken limb hung up on utility line. Oak limb in the right-of-way Uprooted tree in Laurelhurst Park.
A broken limb hangs on a utility line, a branch partially blocks the road, and a large oak toppled into the pond at Laurelhurst Park.
This December has served as a reminder of the important services Urban Forestry provides for the city. You can call (503) 823-TREE (8733) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or email trees@portlandoregon.gov to report city tree-related problems.
Keep in mind, proactive tree maintenance is the first line of defense in avoiding tree emergencies. Here in Portland, the adjacent property owner, not the city, is responsible for the maintenance of their street tree/s. Not sure how to start? Consult our Local Tree Care Providers List for arborists that are up to date with Portland's Tree Code.

Introducing New Urban Forestry Staff and Urban Forestry Commissioners

Urban Forestry is pleased to welcome our new Planting Program Coordinator, Leanne Wells.
Planting Program Coordinator, Leanne Wells
In her new role, Leanne will coordinate increased mitigation tree planting efforts funded by the city's Tree Planting and Preservation Fund. She will also be collaborating with Portland State University to develop a city-wide tree planting strategy.
Leanne joins us from the City of Lafayette, Indiana, where she worked as the City Forester. She was responsible for the care, maintenance, removal and planting programs of all public trees. Her work entailed oversite of tree contract work, budgeting, working with non-profits, and securing grant money.
Leanne is an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist and holds the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification. She received Master of Landscape Architecture and Master of Environmental Planning degrees from the University of Georgia, and holds a B.A. in Women's Studies. Welcome, Leanne!

Urban Forestry also welcomes two new commissioners, Daniel Newberry and Thuy Tu, to the Urban Forestry Commission.
Appointee Biographies

  • Daniel Newberry is the Executive Director of the Johnson Creek Watershed Council. He has previously worked with the Hoopa Valley Tribe, the Applegate River Watershed Council, and the U.S. Forest Service. Mr. Newberry holds a Master of Forest Science from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.
  • Thuy Tu is a Transportation Engineer and Planner with a Bachelor of Science in Civil
    Engineering from the University of Portland. Ms. Thuy is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Oregon School of Architecture and Allied Arts, and is a member of the Jade District Steering Committee.

Now Accepting Nominations for the Naito Award!

Do you know an individual or group that led or inspired a community project in support of our tree canopy?
Arbor Day
Now is your chance to nominate those amazing tree people with the Naito Community Trees Award.

Awardees receive a solid oak plaque etched with recognition of their accomplishments on Arbor Day and join a distinguished group of people that will forever be a part of Portland history.  
  
Nominations are easy and there is no limit to the number that you may submit. Simply complete this online nomination form. It takes only 5 minutes to potentially change someone’s life.
 
Please contact Nik.Desai@portlandoregon.gov; 503-823-4441 if you have any questions. 

Upcoming Urban Forestry Events


January 5th, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm: Great Tree Choices for Your Home. Meet @ Kennedy School Community Room, 5736 NE 33rd Ave. In Partnership with the Concordia Tree Team.
January 7th, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm: Street Tree Pruning Work Party. Meet @ Sons of Haiti Food Cart Pod, N Mississippi Ave. & NE Fremont St. In Partnership with the Albina Neighborhood Tree Team.
January 11th, 10:00 am - 11:15 am: Webinar: Integrating Experts, Communities, and Online Resources for Equitably Expanding Urban Tree Canopy. Click the "Connect to webinar" link to access.
January 14th, 9:30 am - 11:30 am: Selecting Trees for Your Home. Meet @ Grant Park Church, 2728 NE 34th Ave. In Partnership with the Grant Park and Hollywood Tree Teams.
January 28th, 9:00 am - 11:00 am: Selecting Trees for Your Home. Location to be determined. In Partnership with the Alameda and Beaumont-Wilshire Tree Team.
February 11th, 8:45 am - 12:00 pm: Street Tree Pruning Work Party. Location to be determined. In Partnership with the Brentwood-Darlington and Lents Tree Teams.
February 25th, 9:30 am - 11:30 am: Roseway Tree Walk. Meet @ Ira's Deli, 7215 NE Prescott St. In Partnership with the Roseway Tree Team.
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