Tigard's Tree Policy
The City of Tigard is committed to preserving, enhancing and sustaining a diverse
and abundant population of trees in our community. In order to achieve this
goal it is imperative that residents, businesses and city government work
cooperatively in preserving and maintaining existing trees, as well as
planting and maintaining new trees.
The City of Tigard's primary tree policy goal is the preservation and
maintenance of existing trees. This reflects the will of our community
which, in the 2006
Community Attitudes Survey, rated "the protection of
trees and natural resource areas" highest among all Livability categories.
A follow-up question contained in the 2007 survey revealed
that 84% of Tigard residents supported regulations to protect existing trees.
In implementing this goal, the City is active in preserving trees on
city property, public rights-of-way, natural areas, developing property
and established private property wherever possible.
The City's other main tree policy goal is the planting and maintenance of
new trees. City staff plants, maintains and regulates tree planting on
City property, parks, stream corridors, public right-of-ways and
developing properties. By appropriately selecting, planting and
maintaining new trees, we make our community a nicer place to live
for current and future generations.
Please take a moment to explore this website to learn more about
Tigard's tree policies, programs and regulations. If you have
any questions, comments, or suggestions, feel free to contact the
Tigard City Arborist, Todd Prager, at 503-718-2700.
By becoming actively involved in implementing our community's tree policies,
we will be successful at sustaining our current population of trees and
creating a living legacy for future generations.
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