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In This Issue- Lightning Strikes Tree in Washington Park. See Photos!
- Tree Summit: Three Reasons You Should Attend
- Urban Forestry Staff Compete & Speak at Recent PNW-ISA Events
- Arborists! Last Chance in 2017 for the Local Tree Care Provider Workshop on 11/9/17
- History of Your Tree: What Can You Uncover? Tips From A Historian
- Upcoming Urban Forestry Events
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Lightning Strikes Tree in Washington Park. See Photos!
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| On September 20th, a lightning strike was reported in Washington Park. The strike damaged a Douglas fir that was approximately 150 - 160 feet tall, with the top of the tree completely blown off. At about 2:20 pm that day the trunk of the tree caught on fire.
The 48 inch DBH (diameter at breast height) tree has been removed by Urban Forestry for safety reasons, and will be replaced with a Douglas fir or other large-form, native evergreen.
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A lightning strike tore through this towering Douglas fir from top to bottom. | |
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Aerial view of the damaged trunk from the lift truck. Notice the hard hat far below? | |  |
The bottom of the tree caught on fire as the lightning exited near the base. | |
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| Tree Summit: Three Reasons You Should Attend
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The summer data collection season is behind us, and the inventory findings are in! Moving from Portland's streets to our parks meant measuring enormous trees, and there is a lot of information to share! This year's theme brings you three good reasons to join the conversation.
Big Trees:
1. Where to find them2. How to plant & care for them3. The benefits they provide
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At this year's Tree Summit, you'll learn about the history of some of our oldest trees, as well as ways to get involved in taking care of Portland's next generation of giants. Everyone is welcome at this free event. See you there!
Where: Mt. Scott Community Center, 5530 SE 72nd Ave. (map) When: Saturday, November 4th, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
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| Urban Forestry Staff Compete & Speak at Recent PNW-ISA Events
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From the Urban Forestry tree crew, arborist Anita Dilles took 1st and 2nd in many events and won the overall Women's division at the PNW-ISA Chapter Tree Climbing Championship 2017.
First PlaceMasters Challenge climb Aerial Rescue climb Speed climb
Second PlaceOpen Ascent climb Work climb
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Anita Dilles, an arborist with Urban Forestry, brings home big wins from the Chapter Tree Climbing Championship in Washington state. | |  |
Anita Dilles, center, takes a break with Dan Kraus, right, the 2005 ISA International Tree Climbing Champion, and 13 time PNW-ISA Champion, and Robert Bundy, left, 2015-16 Chapter Tree Climbing Champion. | |
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Two PP&R Urban Forestry Tree Inspectors, Dylan Saito and Casey Clapp, recently presented topics to an audience of their industry peers at the PNW-ISA Annual Training Conference.
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Dylan Saito is a Tree Inspector with Urban Forestry. He is an ISA Certified Arborist, holds a Tree Risk Assessment Qualification and is FEMA certified. |
| Dylan's topic was: Portland Emergency Tree Response: Storm Damage in Trees. Attendance at his presentation was much higher than expected with 85-90 people crowding into the room.
During the presentation, Dylan reviewed precipitation records from 1941, noting that Portland has recently set new weather records for rainfall since record keeping began. In addition, the 2016-17 winter season brought ice storms to Portland that made national attention. Snowfall in the metro area accumulated up to two feet in some areas.
Dylan noted that Urban Forestry staff responded to the equivalent of a year's worth of storm event emergencies in less than 5 months time. On the horizon, Dylan is involved as a co-creator of the PNW Tree Failure Database. Check the PNW-ISA website in the near future for the launch of the database.
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Urban Forestry Tree Inspector, Dylan Saito, recently presented to a packed room at the PNW-ISA Annual Training Conference. | |
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Casey Clapp is an Urban Forestry Tree Inspector. He is an ISA Certified Arborist, Tree Risk Assessment Qualified, and holds MS & BS degrees in forestry related fields. |
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Casey Clapp presented in a conference series titled: The Basics of Arboriculture. The goal was to provide a refresher course for seasoned arborists, or to teach tree fundamentals to new industry professionals. As Casey says, "Tree ID is the foundation of sound arboriculture."
In an outdoor venue, Casey presented two sessions on tree identification skills:- Basics of Tree ID: Leaves, Bark, Twigs, & Taxonomy
- Sight & Sample Review: Individual Tree Species Characteristics
During the eight-hour field day, approximately 40 - 45 participants attended the Tree ID sessions. Casey also facilitated a fun and challenging Tree ID Quiz for arborists to test their skills.
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|  | Casey Clapp goes over tree identification fundamentals at the PNW-ISA Annual Training Conference. | |
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Arborists! Last Chance in 2017 for the Local Tree Care Provider Workshop on 11/9/17
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Title 11 Trees, Portland's Tree Code, went into effect in January of 2015. Since that time, the Tree Code has continued to evolve. If you work on or around trees in Portland, this workshop is for you! Be sure to register using the link below:
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| History of Your Tree: What Can You Uncover? Tips From a Historian
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Are you curious who may have planted a particular tree in the past?
Perhaps you would like to know what it may have witnessed?
Or maybe you want to find an old image to see what it looked like years ago?
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Upper: Heritage Tree # 35 and its neighboring trees in 2016. Lower: The same site featuring the Kamm house and gardens in 1892. | |
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The answers to each of these questions require historical research, often located in archival collections.
Often, people ask about what it is like in archives and how they work. Don't worry, it is not as hard as you may think.
It is specifically oriented to the Portland area, although, many of the tools and methods will work in other cities too.
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Irvington neighborhood planting strips in 1905, before any trees were planted. City of Portland Archives, A2004-002.629. |
| Historical evidence helps tell a factual and accurate story of a tree.
It offers personal, rather than arboricultural, support for preservation and advocacy.
Your research can lead to a Heritage Tree nomination or it could identify a cultural landscape or land-use pattern from the past.
Happy historical treasure hunting out there! We look forward to seeing what tree records you uncover.
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Upcoming Urban Forestry Events
November 4, 8:30 am - 1:00 pm: 7th Annual Tree Summit. Join us at the Mt. Scott Community Center, 5530 SE 72nd Ave.
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