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| In This Issue- Sunnyside Invasive Species Workshop, Saturday, October 10th, 1-3:30 p.m.
- Call before you Cut, Portland Tree Permit Information, 503-823-TREE.
- Neighborhood Tree Stewardship Training begins Saturday, October 17th, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Tree Selection Workshop & Walking Tour, Saturday, October 24th, 1-3 p.m.
- Tree Inventory Summit, Saturday, November 7th, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- The Oregon Forest Pest Detector Training, Thursday, October 8th is full! Get on the waiting list for future courses.
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Sunnyside Invasive Species Workshop:
Saturday, October 10th, 1-3:30 p.m. Please join the Sunnyside Street Tree Team as they present a workshop on the invasive plants in Sunnyside and the surrounding neighborhoods.
The star of the show will be the infamous, Ailanthus altissima, or Tree of Heaven.
Native to China, Ailanthus thrives in our mild Pacific Northwest climate. It grows very fast and is notoriously difficult to eradicate.
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Participants will meet at the Belmont Regional Library for a presentation given by Portland Parks & Recreation, Urban Forestry staff. An optional guided tour highlighting invasive species in the surrounding community will follow. This fun and informative event is not to be missed!
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| Thinking about removing or pruning a tree?
STREET TREES - Tree removal, planting and most tree maintenance in a curb or planting strip requires a permit. Planting and pruning permits are free.
YARD TREES - Removal of trees 12" DBH or greater requires a permit. Zoning restrictions may exist for tree removal, depending on where you live.
REPLANTING - Planting new trees is often required when a tree is cut so that future generations can enjoy the benefits of our urban forest. A mitigation fee may be required if replanting is not feasible.
DEVELOPMENT - Tree rules and permitting requirements apply to both construction and non-construction situations.
PUBLIC SAFETY IS ALWAYS FIRST - Any tree that becomes dangerous will be permitted for removal. Call 503-823-TREE (8733) 24 hours a day if there's a street tree emergency in your neighborhood.
ENHANCING OUR URBAN FOREST - The City's trees and the urban forest are continually growing and changing. Portland's tree rules help improve the forest, maintain our heritage and increase the benefits trees provide all Portlanders. The rules also help parts of Portland with fewer trees. Fees collected will fund tree plantings in places where they are needed. Additional tree resources
Visit: www.portlandoregon.gov/trees Email: trees@portlandoregon.gov- Request a free street tree health inspection
- Check the status of a permit
- Find approved street tree planting lists and identify nuisance trees
- Find local tree care providers
- Learn about building and development permits
- Learn more about trees and get involved with the City's tree partners
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| Don't miss out!
Neighborhood Tree Stewardship Training Program
Begins Saturday, October 17th.
Maybe you're wondering, what is the Neighborhood Tree Stewardship Training Program?To put it simply, it's YOUR opportunity to learn more about trees and urban ecology from experts in their fields.
Experts from the USDA Forest Service, Treecology, Urban Forestry, Friends of Trees, the Portland Fruit Tree Project and many others will be on hand to share their knowledge and experience with you. The cost is minimal, $26.00 for residents, with scholarships available if cost is a barrier to participation. The entire course will take place in the months of October and November 2015, meeting a total of 7 times, on pre-scheduled evenings and weekends. - Day 1 - Tree Steward Introduction Saturday, October 17, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Day 2 - The Benefits of the Urban Forest Thursday, October 22, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Day 3 – Urban Tree Care & Maintenance Saturday, October 31, 9:00 am - Noon
- Day 4 – Community Partners and Project Planning Thursday, November 5, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Day 5 – Right Tree, Right Place Saturday, November 14, 9:00 am - Noon
- Day 6 – Heritage Trees & the History of the Urban Forest Thursday, November 19, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Day 7 – Tree Planting and Graduation Party Saturday, November 21, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Does all of this sound great, but you still have questions? Visit our website to learn more, or to register.
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| Tree Selection Workshop & Walking Tour:Learn about diverse planting options for street trees.
Wondering what tree to plant? Learn about interesting and beneficial trees to plant with the Laurelhurst Tree Team. Urban Forestry tree expert, Jim Gersbach, will cover the benefits and characteristics of high performing, diverse street trees.
Food for wildlife and pollinators, shade, fall color, and form will be discussed. After the presentation we will conduct an optional 90 minute tree walk to find examples of the best trees for planting in our urban spaces.
The presentation will focus on trees appropriate for 4 foot and wider planting sites and species available for purchase from Friends of Trees. For more information, click here, or RSVP here. Saturday, October 24th, 1-3 p.m.
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| Join Urban Forestry to explore the results of the 2015 street tree inventories and compare findings among neighborhoods. We will share the largest trees that were measured, and the most unusual finds! Most importantly, we'll begin creating neighborhood tree plans that can be used to take action and improve the urban forest.
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| The Oregon Forest Pest Detector Training,scheduled for October 8th, reached maximum capacity, and registration was closed soon after it was advertised!
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