TL;DR: The cheapest time to have a tree removed in Oregon is during winter or early spring (February–March) when demand is lower. Tree services often offer lower rates during this “dormant season,” making removal more cost-effective. Additionally, frozen ground helps minimize environmental impact. Beware of extremely low bids, as they may indicate subpar service. While […]
TL;DR: Trees near power lines pose safety risks, and responsibility for trimming them falls on utility companies. Homeowners should never attempt to trim trees near power lines themselves—contact the electric company or a certified arborist instead. Follow safety precautions, such as the 10-foot rule, avoiding ladders near power lines, and preventing children from climbing trees […]
If you’re researching the average cost of tree removal in Portland, Oregon, you’ll quickly realize that prices can vary significantly. Unfortunately, there is no universal “one-size-fits-all” price for tree removal, as the overall cost depends on a variety of factors. While we’d all love a reliable formula or app to answer the question, “How much […]
A certified arborist is a professional tree expert in arboriculture (the care of trees), or an arborist who has obtained their Certified Arborist designation from the International Society of Arboriculture, or ISA. To gain this certification, there are the following experience requirements: 3 years of full time experience working in the arboriculture industry OR 2 […]
Jump to: How to Prepare Your Trees For Winter, How to Protect Trees From Winter, Should You Trim Trees in the Winter?, Preventing Property Damage in the Winter, Contact Winter tree care goes hand in hand with fall tree care in Portland, Oregon. As Portland certified arborists, we start looking for signs of spring after […]
A tree protection plan isn’t just beneficial to the trees that are being protected. It’s also a way to beautify our surroundings while providing quantifiable benefits to the environment. What’s more, a tree protection plan is in many locales an absolute requirement, especially in situations involving ongoing construction and other potentially disruptive events. A tree […]
The Portland City Council has updated its tree code. This presents some challenges for developers and homebuilders who need commercial tree removal services but worry about running afoul of new regulations in a city that conservation and advocacy group American Forests calls one of the 10 best U.S. cities for urban forests. As we alluded […]
Merriam-Webster defines horticulture as “the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants” and arboriculture as “the cultivation of trees and shrubs, especially for ornamental purposes. Although the two specialties share some common ground, ornamentation (or, more specifically, the care, beautification, and preservation of natural surroundings), horticulture and arboriculture are not interchangeable. […]
One of the best parts of being a homeowner with a green thumb is the ability to plan and implement landscape installation and design. There’s so much that can be done to beautify our Pacific Northwest lawns and outdoor living spaces. The great Pacific Northwest offers much inspiration. Step outside and hike up to one […]
Clackamas has a long growing season. For homeowners, that means tree pruning, shaping, trimming, and even tree removal are part of life in Clackamas, Oregon. Given the difficulty of these tasks, we often recommend using certified arborists to do the job. Urban Forest Pro has 15 years experience of tree removal and tree pruning in […]
