Archive for January, 2011

Portland Fruit Tree Project plug

Posted by admin on 21st January 2011 in Uncategorized

Last night, I did a presentation about tree biology and how trees react to different pruning cuts and techniques at the Portland Fruit Tree Project. They offer workshops on everything from pruning to food preservation. They’re a non-profit group that helps harvest over 900 private and public fruit trees. Half of the harvest goes to local food banks and the other half goes to volunteers. What a great opportunity to have fun, utilize local resources, and help your community! If you’re interested in learning more, check out their website at: portlandfruit.com

Citywide Tree Project goes to City Council

Posted by admin on 11th January 2011 in Rules and regs

I’m wading through the 4 volumes of updated codes and project changes in the past year. I’ll let you know my opinion as soon as I’ve got one.
Testify at the City Council hearing. The hearing, on February 2nd at 6 p.m., will be in Council Chambers at City Hall (1221 SW Fourth Avenue).
Write to City Council. Send written testimony to the Council Clerk at 1221 SW Fourth Avenue, Room 140, Portland, OR 97204, or FAX comments to 503-823-4571.  Written testimony must be received by the time of the hearing and must include your name and address.