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Troutdale moves forward on Urban Forestry Management Plan after nearby emerald ash borer detection
Summary
Staff described a $100,000 grant to develop a city urban forestry management plan, urged residents to complete a public survey, and warned that the emerald ash borer was confirmed in East County near David Douglas High School; staff emphasized not moving firewood and said draft code changes and interpretive work will follow.
Parks staff and the community development director updated the Parks Advisory Committee on the city’s Urban Forestry Management Plan and on a recent detection of emerald ash borer in East County.
Jonah Jacobson, parks superintendent, told the committee the city received a $100,000 grant to develop an urban forestry management plan that will include a street-tree planting list and suggested changes to the Troutdale municipal street-tree code. He asked committee members to take and share a public survey and said the consultant Duda (referred to at the meeting) will present preliminary materials at the October meeting.
Jacobson also reported a confirmed detection of emerald ash borer (EAB) in East County, near David Douglas High School. He said he is coordinating with state and federal partners, including a colleague at USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and staff at the Oregon Department of Forestry. “One of the most important things to be aware of is not to move firewood,” Jacobson said, adding that the city will provide outreach and permit‑portal notices related to EAB.
Public engagement and timeline: Jacobson said the survey is targeted to Troutdale residents and that the city has already had more than 100 survey responses. The committee discussed outreach options such as printed flyers and kiosk postings in parks; staff said printed copies and QR codes can be distributed.
What’s next: The Duda consultants will present at the Oct. meeting; staff plan to return draft code and interpretive sign proposals next year. Jacobson also said the city will consider adding EAB notices to the street‑tree permit portal and community-news sections of the website.
