Heritage Tree Podcasts and Black History Month!
Heritage Tree Podcasts and Black History Month!
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URBAN FORESTRY
February 2018, published twice a month

Tree Code Trivia! Test Your Title 11 Know-how

Clearance standards for streets and sidewalks
Clearances for trees in the right-of-way, and Approved Street Tree Planting Lists are some of the resources available at: www.portlandoregon.gov/trees.

Question: To promote the growth of a healthy urban canopy, Title 11 requires permits for most pruning of City trees. What size tree branches can be pruned with a free, self-issued online permit through the Urban Forestry website? 

  1. Branches less than 8 inches in diameter
  2. Branches less than 6 inches in diameter
  3. Branches less than 4 inches in diameter
  4. All branches require a permit
Answer: The correct answer is 2, branches less than six inches in diameter are eligible for a free, self-issued online permit when the following conditions are met:
  • The street tree is in a residential-zoned property (this includes multi-dwelling units)
  • Pruning is for branches less than 6 inches in diameter at attachment to the stem
  • Pruning is for young tree pruning, crown cleaning, or crown raising for clearance of the street and sidewalk (7.5 feet above the sidewalk, 11 feet above residential streets, and 14 feet over arterial streets)
  • The street tree is not a Heritage Tree
For street tree branches less than 1/2 inch and roots less than 1/4 inch, a pruning permit is not needed. Remember, proper pruning at any branch or root size is important! Consult the Local Tree Care Provider List for help finding knowledgeable local arborists.

Upcoming Events

Opportunities to learn and volunteer!


www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/workshops

Tree code training

Decode the Tree Code

Saturday, 2/24/18, 9 am - noon
Location:1137 SE 20th Ave.
 

What do I do about a dead street tree? How are trees handled during construction? For answers to questions like these, join us in a focused training about Portland's Tree Code, Title 11. Participants will be introduced to the processes involved in the regulation of our city trees. This training is intended for all community members to gain a better understanding of tree permitting and regulations in Portland. Both development and non-development topics will be covered. 
Volunteers socializing

Advanced Pruning Training Social Hour

Wednesday, 2/21/18, 5 pm - 8 pm
Location: 5115 NE Sandy Blvd.

We want to hear from our experienced pruners! Urban Forestry is developing an advanced tree pruning program for community members with the skills and initiative to prune street trees in their neighborhood. Help shape the way this new program will operate in a fun and relaxed atmosphere at Laurelwood Public House. The training itself will be on Saturday, March 3rd.

More Upcoming Events

3/3/18, 9:30 am - 1:00 pm: Advanced Tree Pruning Training. Calling all experienced pruners: Urban Forestry will train individuals, Neighborhood Tree Stewards, and Tree Teams to prune street trees. Mt. Scott Community Center (5530 SE 72nd Ave) Register here.

Tree lnspector Position is Open, Apply Now

City seal PP&R
The City of Portland is accepting applications for the position of Tree Inspector. Tree Inspectors
play an integral role in carrying out the City's goals to protect, preserve, restore, and expand
the urban forest. The position is of an advanced professional and technical scope in the
evaluation and assessment of trees to enforce City tree code regulations. Tree Inspectors
enforce tree code regulations through permit applications, development plan reviews, field
inspections, and on-site tree assessments while engaging in extensive professional public
communications and interactions.
SALARY: $27.67 - $34.23 Hourly
OPENING DATE: 02/12/18
CLOSING DATE: 03/09/18 11:59 PM
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs

In Other News


Heritage Tree Podcasts: These podcasts were created as part of Portland State University's course on Portland's Heritage Tree program. Listen and explore some of the magnificent trees within the program, as well as a few trees that are not officially designated. Visit PSU's podcast site here.
Black History Month: In the 1960's, tree planting efforts in the Albina neighborhood were headed by local black leaders like Mrs. Opal Strong. Read about the historic cherries planted as part of the Albina Tree Planting program in our blog post.
Oregon's 159th Birthday: Valentine's day was also Oregon's birthday. Read our valentine to our great state tree, the Douglas-fir, here.
Arbor Day: Mark your calendars, on Saturday, April 21st, Urban Forestry will celebrate trees at Mt. Scott Park! Join the fun for this free, family-friendly event where all Portlanders are welcome! Find out all the details here.
Urban Forestry
1900 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR 97201503-823-8733
Portland Parks & Recreationwww.PortlandParks.org
Commissioner Amanda Fritz • Director Mike Abbaté
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