The Corvallis Neighborhood Tree Stewards Program is a collaborative effort between dedicated local volunteers, neighborhood associations, CBUF, and the City of Corvallis. Its mission is to identify, acknowledge and collaborate with community members to increase public engagement in tree planting and tree care in Corvallis. This is accomplished through year round engagement with local partners to involve the community in tree planting and tree care activities and education.
The City of Corvallis may not recommend specific contractors to do work. However we recommend you request bids from multiple reputable arborists to ensure you get a fair price and ask for references to make sure you get quality work.
Tree pruning should not be undertaken lightly, it is an inherently invasive process which opens the tree up to decay. However it is often necessary to produce a tree which will remain the landscape for many decades or centuries.
Pruning should start with an analysis of the age, health and inherent growth pattern of the tree, followed by asking the questions, "What do I hope to accomplish by pruning my tree?".
Please look over the list of permitted activities below and fill out the application with the relevant information. The forester will get back to you once they have reviewed the application to schedule a meeting on site if necessary.
One of the most common times for conflicts between people and trees is during construction. If a tree has been slated for preservation during development review it must be protected per the guidelines below and the tree protection plan. Failure to do so may result in fines and delays in the construction process.
Tree Protection Zone:
A “no-go” area around the trunk of the tree, the size of the zone varies depending on the size of the tree in question. This is based on the critical root zone and must be shown on all drawings.
Plant a tree yourself – please fill out the application and email it to the urban forester who will respond with a list of tree species appropriate for your location.
