Urban Forest Pro is a full-service tree company based in Portland, Oregon. We provide arborists certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) on every job we do. As a full-service tree company in Portland, Oregon, we also provide tree services in Vancouver, Washington, as well as tree services in the greater Clark County, Washington, area and the greater Multnomah County, Oregon, area. At the Urban Forest Pro blog, we hope to provide informative and actionable content regarding our full-service tree company for property owners and homeowners who need a tree expert to determine the best way to proceed on a variety of jobs: tree relocation, tree removal, tree pruning, tree trimming, tree cabling, stump grinding, tree permits, tree fertilization, view enhancements, and tree pest control. One of the goals of the Urban Forest Pro blog is t0 create a repository of timely and relevant information for homeowners and property owners who are looking for tree service in the Portland area. Our hope is that visitors to our site will be able to find information on tree services and be informed and entertained while doing so. Urban Forest Pro is the best and most experienced tree service company in Portland, Oregon, and this blog is set up to confirm that fact each and every time someone visits urbanforestprofessionals.com for tree service information.
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 […]
TL;DR Who’s liable for tree damage? Generally, homeowners are responsible for damage caused by their trees. Healthy tree falls on your house: Your homeowner’s insurance likely covers it. Healthy tree falls on neighbor’s house: Their homeowner’s insurance likely covers it. Unhealthy tree falls: You could be liable if the damage was preventable with proper maintenance. […]
Jump to: Average Cost of Tree Removal, Contact Us, Reviews If you are trying to do some research to determine the average cost of tree removal in the Portland, Oregon area, you might find that the prices vary. There is not always a “one size fits all” for a tree removal price, because it depends […]
Preparing: Parking: Reserving parking is the responsibility of the client unless otherwise stated in your estimate the crew will need about 3 regular parking spaces in front of the your property for their truck and chipper and will need any trees to be worked on to be free of cars beneath them. If work is being done […]
Jump to: Frequently Asked Questions About Tree Relocation, How Much To Relocate a Tree?, Contact A Tree Moving Company Near You Much like a job, a family, or even your favorite sports team, trees can be uprooted and safely relocated. Typical reasons for tree relocation are when they grow too close to buildings or within […]
Storms are a fact of life in the Portland and Vancouver areas. Snowstorms, rain storms, wind storms – they make the news, can disrupt our lives, and occasionally knock down trees. And when they do, the safest thing to do is call a tree service company experienced in emergency tree removal. If you haven’t dealt […]
Starting in January 2015, most Portland tree removal projects will require a permit, in accordance with the city’s new Title 11 tree legislation. The Title 11 Tree Plan (or the Citywide Tree Policy Review and Regulatory Improvement Project as it is formally known) was passed in 2011, but full implementation was postponed until 2015. Title […]
There are a lot of things that can trigger the need for a tree removal permit in city if Portland. That is why it is important to do your homework before proceeding with any tree removals on your property. Even if the trees are in your back yard and you are on a single family […]
Driving around the Rose City, it’s easy to surmise that construction is up. According to Barry and Associates, 9,300 apartments have been built in the Portland area since 2013. And more than 20,000 more units have been proposed or are currently under construction. Any thriving urban landscape is perpetually changing, and Portland’s new edifices bode […]
The wintry wet weather has arrived in the Portland metro area, and the leaves are falling. However, that doesn’t mean tree care is not crucial during this time. Today we’re discussing what homeowners can do to prepare their trees for winter. We will also cover winter care for fruit trees, which are a bit more […]
