– Determine the location, species, size, and health of trees
– Identify locations to plant new street trees
– Increase awareness of the importance of trees in the neighborhood
– Engage residents to care for and protect existing trees
– Create a neighborhood tree team
– Develop a Neighborhood Tree Plan
– Forge a partnership with Urban Forestry
Following a tree inventory, each community receives the following:
– Custom report with data analysis, maps, and recommendations
– Poster sized inventory map
– Assistance creating a Tree Plan for the neighborhood
– A partnership with Urban Forestry to continue working towards your
community’s tree goals
*Applications are due by email January 15*
Download the application
Walking around your neighborhood, do you see areas available for tree
planting, street trees in need of maintenance, and neighbors who are
concerned but don’t know where to begin? Urban Forestry is helping
Portlanders take action to improve their community’s street trees by
conducting tree inventories and creating neighborhood tree plans.
Communities begin by forming tree teams and gathering volunteers to conduct
a street tree inventory. Volunteers are guided by Urban Forestry staff, who
provide training and tools. Together, information is collected on tree
species, size, health, site conditions, and available planting spaces. Data
is analyzed and findings are presented to neighborhood stakeholders.
Achievable strategies are set by the collective body to improve existing
trees, identify opportunities for an expanding tree canopy, and connect the
neighborhood with city and non-profit resources. The result is a
Neighborhood Tree Plan. The plan identifies the current status and health
of neighborhood street trees and provides recommendations for neighborhood
action.
How Can I Get an Inventory and Tree Plan in my Neighborhood?
Communities are selected by a competitive process.
Tree inventories are designed to be fun and educational community events.
Requesting communities first work with their neighborhood association
to organize a tree team. Tree teams organize four inventory work days,
recruit volunteers, and conduct the inventory. Urban Forestry provides
organizational and inventory training, supplies, and work day leaders.
After the inventory, Urban Forestry will guide tree teams in interpreting
data and creating tree plans.
It was such a pleasure being a part of a project that not only helps to
maintain the charming character of the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood but
also lays the foundation for a tree plan to help future neighborhood
development.” -Kerry Wooddell, Sellwood-Moreland *
Questions
Contact Angie DiSalvo at angie.disalvo@portlandoregon.gov
Thank you for supporting our urban forest.
Angie DiSalvo
Botanic Specialist, Forestry
Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry
503-823-4484
angie.disalvo@portlandoregon.gov