TL;DR<\/h2>\n\n- A tree protection plan helps preserve trees and beautify the environment, often required during construction.<\/li>\n
- In Portland, such plans are crucial for maintaining the urban tree canopy, preventing damage to trees and property.<\/li>\n
- Effective plans, created by certified arborists, account for factors like season, construction, and tree proximity to structures.<\/li>\n
- Portland\u2019s tree protection includes two main methods: Prescriptive and Performance Paths, with specific requirements for root protection.<\/li>\n
- Urban Forest Pro offers certified arborist services to develop and implement these essential tree protection plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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A tree protection plan isn\u2019t just beneficial to the trees that are being protected. It\u2019s also a way to beautify our surroundings while providing quantifiable benefits to the environment. What\u2019s more, a tree protection plan is in many locales an absolute requirement, especially in situations involving ongoing construction and other potentially disruptive events.<\/p>\n
A tree protection plan for Portland, Oregon, is critical to sustaining our beloved and much-ballyhooed urban tree canopy<\/a>. That\u2019s one of the reasons why the city of Portland keeps a close watch on tree welfare during construction<\/a>. The city argues \u2014 rightfully so \u2014 that protecting trees during construction \u201chelps save both trees and property from potential damage.\u201d<\/p>\nAt Urban Forest Pro (UFP), we\u2019re proud to be one of Portland\u2019s Local Tree Care Providers. That means UFP is licensed, has completed a Local Tree Care Providers Workshop<\/a>, and has no tree code violations within the past year.<\/p>\nContact Urban Forest Pro<\/a> today to speak with a certified arborist about how best to generate a tree protection plan that works for you and your property.<\/p>\nTree Protection Plan<\/b><\/h2>\nWhat goes into a workable and effective tree protection plan for Portland, Oregon, property owners, especially when protecting trees from patio damage<\/a> or other construction-related impacts? It depends on a number of factors, including:<\/p>\n\n- What season it is<\/li>\n
- If construction is happening nearby<\/li>\n
- If power lines hang nearby<\/li>\n
- If the tree is close to a structure<\/li>\n
- If the tree overhangs a roof<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Tree protection plans, developed by a certified arborist, should address these factors and then put forth a solution that best meets the needs of the property owner and the property itself.<\/p>\n
For example, a proper plan will protect the tree during construction by preventing any part of the tree from coming into contact with equipment or construction materials. This will minimize disturbances to the while also ensuring that the tree\u2019s soil and roots remain intact.<\/p>\n
The city of Portland divides tree protection plans into two broad categories:<\/p>\n
\n- Prescriptive Path<\/b>: This involves the establishment of a root protection zone designed to keep construction activity away from that zone. In Portland, city code requires a root protection zone to encompass \u201ca 1-foot radius from the center of the trunk per inch of tree diameter.\u201d<\/a> Thus, a 24-inch diameter tree requires a 24-inch radius root protection zone.<\/li>\n
- Performance Path<\/b>: This method of protecting trees from the adverse effects of construction and other disruptions is a modification of the Prescriptive Path. Generally speaking, there are alternative measures that can be employed if and when it\u2019s considered impractical to establish a root protection zone. But there are a few standards that still apply. For example<\/a>, in the city of Portland, an arborist could prepare an alternative root protection method after examining the site and the tree. In lieu of a root protection zone, measures must be in place to provide \u201can adequate level of protection, based on the findings from the site visit.\u201d Furthermore, the tree must still be designated as protected with the installment of fencing and signage.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
Urban Forest Pro: Certified Arborists<\/b><\/h3>\n
Urban Forest Pro<\/a> is a full-service tree-care company. Every member of UFP\u2019s tree-service crews \u2014 from salespeople to the arborists in the trees \u2014 has been certified by the International Society of Arboriculture<\/a>. So when we put together a tree protection plan, you can be sure that it\u2019s backed by data, experience, and expertise.<\/p>\nDeveloping a tree protection plan can involve a lot of tree-care services, all of which are provided by the tree specialists at Urban Forest Pro. They include:<\/p>\n
\n- Tree pruning<\/li>\n
- Tree removal<\/li>\n
- Tree cabling<\/li>\n
- Tree relocation<\/li>\n
- Tree replanting<\/li>\n
- Tree assessment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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A tree protection plan isn\u2019t just beneficial to the trees that are being protected. It\u2019s also a way to beautify our surroundings while providing quantifiable benefits to the environment. What\u2019s more, a tree protection plan is in many locales an absolute requirement, especially in situations involving ongoing construction and other potentially disruptive events.<\/p>\n
A tree protection plan for Portland, Oregon, is critical to sustaining our beloved and much-ballyhooed urban tree canopy<\/a>. That\u2019s one of the reasons why the city of Portland keeps a close watch on tree welfare during construction<\/a>. The city argues \u2014 rightfully so \u2014 that protecting trees during construction \u201chelps save both trees and property from potential damage.\u201d<\/p>\n At Urban Forest Pro (UFP), we\u2019re proud to be one of Portland\u2019s Local Tree Care Providers. That means UFP is licensed, has completed a Local Tree Care Providers Workshop<\/a>, and has no tree code violations within the past year.<\/p>\n Contact Urban Forest Pro<\/a> today to speak with a certified arborist about how best to generate a tree protection plan that works for you and your property.<\/p>\n What goes into a workable and effective tree protection plan for Portland, Oregon, property owners, especially when protecting trees from patio damage<\/a> or other construction-related impacts? It depends on a number of factors, including:<\/p>\n Tree protection plans, developed by a certified arborist, should address these factors and then put forth a solution that best meets the needs of the property owner and the property itself.<\/p>\n For example, a proper plan will protect the tree during construction by preventing any part of the tree from coming into contact with equipment or construction materials. This will minimize disturbances to the while also ensuring that the tree\u2019s soil and roots remain intact.<\/p>\n The city of Portland divides tree protection plans into two broad categories:<\/p>\n Urban Forest Pro<\/a> is a full-service tree-care company. Every member of UFP\u2019s tree-service crews \u2014 from salespeople to the arborists in the trees \u2014 has been certified by the International Society of Arboriculture<\/a>. So when we put together a tree protection plan, you can be sure that it\u2019s backed by data, experience, and expertise.<\/p>\n Developing a tree protection plan can involve a lot of tree-care services, all of which are provided by the tree specialists at Urban Forest Pro. They include:<\/p>\nTree Protection Plan<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Urban Forest Pro: Certified Arborists<\/b><\/h3>\n
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