Portland council hears wide support for urban forest plan, adopts one equity amendment and postpones remaining changes

Oct 16, 2025

The Portland City Council on Oct. 15 took initial action on the Portland Urban Forest Plan, adopting one amendment aimed at expanding leaf-day services and pausing further votes after spirited debate about funding and legal authority.

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The Portland City Council on Oct. 15 took initial action on the Portland Urban Forest Plan, adopting one amendment aimed at expanding leaf-day services and pausing further votes after spirited debate about funding and legal authority.

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