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| In This Issue
- Now Hiring an Arborist IV, Apply by 4:30 PM August 29, 2016
- Register Now: Sign up for the Neighborhood Tree Steward Fall Class of 2016
- Eight Companies Added to the Local Tree Care Providers List!
- Trees in Development Situations: Lunch & Learn Presentation, August 26th Noon-1 pm
- Updated Portland Plant List, Two New Nuisance Trees Added
- Upcoming Urban Forestry Events
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| | Now Hiring an Arborist IV, Apply by 4:30 PM August 29, 2016
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Urban Forestry is accepting applications for an Arborist IV. This is a senior level position requiring an advanced level of arboricultural, climbing, and leadership skills.
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Our Arborist crew members use tree climbing skills in a variety of situations, from tree removals to aerial rescue drills.
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| Do you have the experience, skills, and dedication to be an Arborist IV with Urban Forestry? If so, please read the position announcement throroughly. It can be a daunting recruitment process, so start dusting off those résumés!
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Arborist crews use bucket trucks and cranes on a routine basis.
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The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
- Advanced knowledge of the techniques used in the care of trees including: rigging, climbing, pruning, removal, planting and any other related tree work.
- Advanced knowledge in the safe effective application and maintenance or minor repair of tools and equipment used in the care of trees, including cranes and aerial lift devices.
- Ability and experience to perform complex tree pruning and removals.
- Knowledge and experience applying the principles and practices of leadership with the ability to provide training to others while building, motivating and maintaining a team work effort.
- Experience communicating effectively orally, electronically and in writing, and completing work orders and maintaining records.
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Questions?
Tamara Larison, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Bureau of Human Resources
(503) 823-3523
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| | Register Now: Sign up for the Neighborhood Tree Steward Fall Class of 2016
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| Since 1997, the Neighborhood Tree Steward (NTS) program has worked to provide nearly 200 community members with the tools and resources to be active leaders and urban forest advocates in their neighborhoods. Participants enroll in a seven-session course that covers:
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- Tree biology
- Tree identification
- Tree pruning and maintenance
- Proper planting technique
- Ecosystem services
- Pests and pathogens of the urban forest
- Urban forest management and policy
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| Fred Nilsen, lifelong friend of the Hoyt Arboretum, teaches tree identification to the NTS class of 2015.
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| No previous experience is needed to become a Neighborhood Tree Steward, but you do need a passion for trees, a desire to learn, and the commitment to help. If you do have some experience with trees, this course will deepen your base of knowledge and provide opportunities for leadership in your community.
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Participants receive a handbook with tree-related information and field instruction from industry professionals.
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Click HERE to register or call (503) 823-2525. For further program information, please contact Nik Desai, NTS Program Coordinator, at: Nik.Desai@portlandoregon.gov or (503) 823-4441.
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| | Eight Companies Added to the Local Tree Care Providers List!
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- Arboriculture International, LLC
- Eduardo's Tree Service
- Integrity Tree Care, Inc.
- Madrone Modern Arboriculture, LLC
- Native Ecosystems Northwest
- Oregon Tree Care
- Pacific Standard Tree
- Treepeople, LLC
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In addition to finding a tree care company, you can also use the Local Tree Care Provider web page to check if you're working with a certified arborist, or look up Construction Contractors Board ( CCB) information on a specific company. Be safe out there!
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| | Trees in Development Situations: Lunch & Learn Presentation, August 26th, Noon-1 pm
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| The Bureau of Development Lunch & Learn series is an informal way to get information on current development topics.
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| This month's presentation will be held at 1900 SW 4th Ave, room 2500A. It will focus on Trees in Development Situations and will be particularly useful to developers, landscape architects, project arborists, planners, surveyors and internal city staff. Don't forget to bring your lunch!
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| | Updated Portland Plant List, Two New Nuisance Trees Added
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The Portland Plant List, which maintains lists of native and nuisance plants, was recently updated. The sycamore maple ( Acer pseudoplatanus) and the horse chestnut ( Aesculus hippocastanum) were added to the Nuisance Plants List.
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A sycamore maple (Acer pseudoplatanus) leaf and bark.
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A horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) leaf and bark.
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As a reminder, the removal of nuisance trees on city rights-of-way require a permit. On private property, nuisance tree removals will follow standard Tree Removal & Replanting permit requirements under Title 11. Permits will not be issued to plant nuisance trees in city rights-of-way. The following is the current list of trees on the Nuisance Plants List:
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Norway maple
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Acer platanoides
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Sycamore maple
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Acer pseudoplatanus
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Horse chestnut
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Aesculus hippocastanum
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Tree-of-heaven
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Ailanthus altissima
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Cutleaf birch
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Betula pendula
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English hawthorn
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Crataegus monogyna
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English holly
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Ilex aquifolium
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Golden chain tree
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Laburnum watereri
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Empress/princess tree
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Paulownia tomentosa
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White poplar
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Populus alba
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Sweet cherry
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Prunus avium
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English laurel
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Prunus laurocerasus
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Black locust
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Robinia pseudoacacia
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European mountain ash
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Sorbus aucuparia
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Siberian elm
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Ulmus pumila
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| Upcoming Urban Forestry Events
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