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Testimony Provided at 5/17 Commissioners Meeting – Tree Work Moves Forward

Erik Mace of the Tree Code Group provided testimony at the the May 17 Washington County Commissioner’s Meeting requesting that the group’s request be adjusted to a phased approach and moved to Tier 1 of the 2011 work plan. View … Continue reading

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Change in County Sentiments re: Tree Code?

The county had originally relegated the tree group’s request under tier 2 without any further comment, but the staff report for Tuesday’s Board of Commissioners meeting where they will decide the fate of the request now has an update: Joint … Continue reading

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Oregonian: Odds are grim for a tree-preservation plan in Washington County

The Oregonian ran an article this week about our group’s struggles to get the attention of the county.

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Arbor Day: Cedar Mill Garden Club Donates and Helps Plant Tree With West TV Girl Scouts

also covered by the Oregonian 5/25 “Girl Scouts plant tree at West Tualatin View Elementary“ The Cedar Mill Garden Club contacted the Washington County Tree Code Group looking for an opportunity to donate and help plant a tree in honor of Arbor … Continue reading

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Citywide Tree Project adopted by Portland City Council

This doesn’t impact Washington County directly, but it’s great to see our neighbors working to promote the importance of and preserve our urban forest canopy. Citywide Tree Project adopted by City Council Proposal to ensure tree preservation and planting means … Continue reading

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