Urban Forestry

Urban forestry is the care and management of tree populations in urban settings for the purpose of improving the urban environment. Urban forestry advocates the role of trees as a critical part of the urban infrastructure. Urban foresters plant and maintain trees, support appropriate tree and forest preservation, conduct research and promote the many benefits trees provide. Urban forestry is practiced by municipal and commercial arborists, municipal and utility foresters, environmental policy makers, city planners, consultants, educators, researchers and community activists.

• Arbor Week
• Tree City USA
• Heritage Trees

Awards

In addition to being named a Tree City USA for 25 consecutive years and receiving many of Tree City USA Growth Awards, Tualatin's Urban Forestry program has been recognized repeatedly for excellence.

Government Project: Urban Forestry Plan
Awarded by Oregon Urban and Community Forestry Council and Oregon Department of Forestry, 2002
Awarded for outstanding achievements and contributions to urban forestry.
 

Outstanding Contributions to Urban Forestry, Government Category
Awarded by Oregon Urban and Community Forestry Council and Oregon Department of Forestry, 1996
The award was received for providing exemplary leadership and vision resulting in outstanding tree preservation/conservation or planting and maintenance programs.
 

Oregon Tree City of the Year
Awarded by the Oregon Urban and Community Forestry Council and Oregon Department of Forestry, 1994
Awarded for outstanding achievements and contributions to urban forestry.
 

Certificate Of Recognition For Interest Shown In The Care And Protection Of Trees In Urban Forest
Awarded by the National Arborist Association, 1993
Awarded to recognize the city's awareness of the significant contribution that trees make to our daily lives.
 

Oregon Arbor Week Council Award, Community Category
Awarded by the Oregon Arbor Week Council, 1990
Awarded in recognition of an outstanding Arbor Week celebration.