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| URBAN FORESTRY |
November 2019, published twice a month
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| How to Report a Tree in Trouble
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| Urban Forestry crews responded to this tree blocking SW Jefferson Street in downtown Portland last month. A map view of Errol Heights Park on ParkScan, where you can report park tree problems online.
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| As a regular Tree Bark reader, you probably notice trees everywhere! But what do you do when you think there is something wrong with a tree? The short answer is, report it!
You can report a tree in the following ways:- Call 503-823-TREE (8733) to report a street or park tree emergency. Emergency dispatchers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can call for non-emergency reasons too, but you will need to leave a message and wait for a call back, usually within 3 business days.
- Email trees@portlandoregon.gov to report other non-emergency tree concerns.
- Report a park tree on ParkScan. (Sign in or create a free account first.) From there, you can drop a point on a map to show right where the tree is!
- Use the Online Reporting Form to report Tree Code violations. (Sign in or create a free account first.) You can use this form to report both public and private trees.
There are times when a problem should not be reported to the City. Here are a couple of examples:
- A neighbor’s yard tree is hanging over your property. Learn about trees, neighbors, and the law here.
- There is a private property tree emergency that does not impact the street or sidewalk. In this case, call an arborist to work on the tree, and apply for a retroactive permit if one was required.
Want to know more? The Urban Forestry website has lots of resources to help you help trees!
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| Upcoming EventsOpportunities to learn and volunteer!
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This giant sequoia found a new home during the Parklane Park giveaway!
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Free Trees at Cathedral Park
Saturday, November 16, 2019, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm is open only to those that pre-registered. Walk-ups welcome starting at 1:00 pm. Cathedral Park - enter the park at N Bradford St. and N Baltimore Ave. (map)
Register now for our third and final Yard Tree Giveaway event this fall! Register here.
Plant a tree in your yard and leave a legacy. There are 14 species to choose from including our beautiful Oregon natives, the Douglas-fir, Oregon white oak, and shore pine. To see the entire list of species, click here.
Eligibility Requirements: - Trees must be planted on private property inside Portland city limits
- 2 trees per address limit
- Trees may not be used to fulfill the requirements of a permit
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Development Tree Inspector, Casey Clapp, answered questions at the May 2019 workshop.
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Local Tree Care Provider Workshop
Thursday, November 14, 2019, 8:30 am – 11:30 am, Multnomah Arts Center Auditorium (map)
Calling all arborists! If you are one of the many professionals performing tree work in the City of Portland, then this workshop is for you.
New for the November Workshop:- Approved Street Tree Planting List Updates
- Development Hub PDX online application demonstration
- Portlandmaps.com demonstration
We will also cover Title 11 tree code basics for trees in development and non-development situations. Bring your questions and join the discussion with other local arborists.
Please have each person from your company that plans to attend fill out the online registration form. Register here.
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More Upcoming Events
12/7/19, Save the Date! Tree Team Gathering: Mark your calendars for this year’s Tree Team Gathering! All are welcome to this gathering of the minds. Tree Teams will have the opportunity to discuss current projects, share ideas, develop collaborations, and learn about what tree activities are happening around Portland.
Ongoing:
Heritage Tree Photo Contest continues through December 1, 2019. Check out our Heritage Tree map to find a Heritage Tree near you! Then remember to submit your photo here.
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| Events HighlightsSee photos from recent events!
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City Forester, Jenn Cairo, presented the Bill Naito Community Trees Award to the Canopy Stories filmmakers for the group category. Tom Ralley, not pictured, won the individual category. Congratulations to all!
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Tree Summit 2019: Climate Change, Science, and Activism in Portland's Urban Forest
This year’s Tree Summit was on Saturday, October 26, and featured speakers ranging from forest scientists to community activists.
Over 120 participants gathered to learn more about the urban forest, how climate change is impacting our trees, and what some of our neighbors are doing about it!
If you missed it, presentations from the event are up on our website here, and photos from the day are available here.
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The Emerald Sunshine elm is resistant to Dutch Elm Disease and is a popular choice at this year's yard tree giveaways.
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Parklane Park Yard Tree Giveaway
It was a beautiful fall day for the Urban Forestry Yard Tree Giveaway event at Parklane Park.
250 Trees were given away to people from all over Portland.
Popular picks included the Oregon white oak, shore pine, and black tupelo.
Before receiving their trees, attendees learned how to properly plant and maintain the trees in their yards.
By planting trees, Portlanders are helping to combat climate change, clean our air and water, and provide habitat for birds and pollinators.
Check out the great photos from artist and designer, Mick Hangland-Skill, on our Flickr page here.
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In Other News
Help Shape the Future of Parklane Park: Now is your chance to help shape the design of Parklane Park as it grows from 5 acres to 25 acres! New funding will allow for the completion of improvements such as a skatepark, picnic shelters, a community garden, tennis court, and dog off-leash area, to name just a few. So, what do you want to see? View the project web page here! Online comments will be taken until Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 9:00 am. Comment here.
Oregon's Forests are Climate Champions: Beautiful and towering forests dominate much of western Oregon's landscape, but these forests are more than just a pretty place. A recent study shows that they could also play an important role in slowing climate change by storing large amounts of carbon. View the report here. The Coast Range Association website has their own take on climate change and forests. Read their Northwest Forest Plan here.
Tree Scientist Inspires Next Generation...Through Barbie: National Public Radio recently featured a story about Nalini Nadkarni, an American scientist who, along with her colleagues, developed the idea for a TreeTop Barbie. It was designed to "...inspire youth – especially young girls – to become aware of the field of the forest canopy." Read the story here.
What Baltimore Gets Right about Urban Trees: A story about Baltimore's success in increasing its urban forest points to what the city does after the trees are planted. From the article, "As good as tree-planting makes us feel, maintaining a truly productive tree canopy means it’s important to do just that: maintain it. That is, we need to keep the trees we already have alive." Read more here.
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