In Portland, following the lead of youth from high schools, middle schools and youth organizations, folks will be rallying outside of City Hall at 10:30 a.m. to demand an Oregon Green New Deal and an end to fossil fuels here in Oregon.
On November 13, Portland City Council will be considering extending protections for large trees in development situations. The “Big Tree Amendment” was originally passed in 2016 after advocates pushed for improvements to the Portland tree code otherwise known as Title 11, after a wave of large trees were removed with limited to no mitigation.
On December 5, Portland City Council is holding a public hearing where they will consider several proposals to remove current exemptions to Title 11. This code has many deficiencies, and this hearing presents an important opportunity to remedy some of them, so please plan on attending if available.
On November 13, Portland City Council will be considering extending protections for large trees in development situations. The “Big Tree Amendment” was originally passed in 2016 after advocates pushed for improvements to the Portland tree code otherwise known as Title 11, after a wave of large trees were removed with limited to no mitigation.