Insider's View of Urban Forestry Commission's July Meeting
The city of Portland’s Urban Forestry Commission holds public meetings on the third Thursday of every month. February meetings are typically planning meetings and not open to the public. Meeting agendas and materials are present about one week before the meeting at https://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/60405.
The Commission comprises Portland residents who volunteer to advise city parks leaders on tree-related regulations, policies, budget, and plans.
One such resident and commissioner as of March 2019 is Trees For Life Oregon member Bruce Nelson, a Cully-based tree advocate, certified arborist, and retired community college horticulture instructor. Every month he summarizes what happens at Commission meetings and provides his own italicized comments on the proceedings. Read notes from the latest meeting to learn what goes on. Want to have your voice heard at the Urban Forestry Commission meetings? Time is allotted at the beginning of each meeting for public testimony. Sign up at the start of the meeting. Testimony or comments outside this time slot are permitted at the discretion of the Commission chair.
Read earlier Urban Forestry Commission Meeting Notes and Comments from Bruce Nelson: