Tree Inventory Team Leaders & Volunteers Needed!

Posted on May 21, 2013 at 3:08 pm

By Erica Timm Interested in learning more about the composition of Portland’s urban forest? Want to increase your tree identification skills? Have some skills to share? Want to have fun in the sun this summer? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, please consider becoming a tree inventory team leader for Portland Parks & [...]

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The Intertwine & a regional urban forestry strategy

Posted on November 13, 2012 at 10:15 am

“Intertwine” means “to twist or twine together, to be mutually involved.” There’s probably no better word to describe the coalition of environmentally diverse partners and the nearly 3,000 square miles of varied green corridors in the Portland-Vancouver area that the coalition works together to sustain. The goal is to advocate as a team at the [...]

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Attend a slide show and find your perfect tree!

Posted on November 8, 2012 at 9:06 am

By Erica Timm So, you’ve signed up for planting day, had your planting strip inspected, and are now ready to make your tree selection, but which one will be best for you? How can you best maximize beauty and habitat value? You like the idea of a flowering tree, but with so many available, what [...]

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Help make Forest Park more attractive to pollinators!

Posted on October 25, 2012 at 11:54 am

By Andy Meeks Have you ever gazed in wonder at all of the amazing trees and lush vegetation in Forest Park? Walked under the huge canopy and among the beautiful native flora and thought about how you’re still within a city? I know I have. And you can help restore key areas of Portland’s gem [...]

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