Trees - Urban Forestry
Urban Forestry is the planting, care and management of all trees and associated vegetation that make up the "forest" within a city. These activities are all part of the Urban Forestry Management Plan, which is overseen by the City's Urban Forester, the Parks Supervisor, and the Department Director.
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Awards and Recognition
The Parks and Recreation Urban Forestry program has been consistently recognized for its efforts at improving ecosystem values provided by our Urban Forest. To date, Urban Forestry efforts have resulted in:
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Tree City USA designation awards each year since 2000
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Tree City USA growth awards from 2004 to 2015
The Urban Forestry program is very closely associated with the Civic Beautification and Urban Forestry Staff Advisory Committee (CBUF). On June 5, 2008, members of CBUF were recognized at the State Urban Forestry Conference in Portland with the "Tree Board of the Year" award for their efforts to enhance and maintain Oregon’s community forests (trees and related vegetation growing within a city’s urban growth boundary). The award was presented by Oregon Community Trees, the Oregon Department of Forestry and the USDA Forest Service.
The Urban Forestry staff work closely with CBUF, which advises Parks & Recreation staff on the preservation, planting, removal, and maintenance of trees and landscapes. We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join the advisory committee. If you are interested in becoming a member, please contact Urban Forestry at 541-754-2823.
