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Hazardous Tree Removal in Portland, OR

Hazardous Tree Removal in Portland, OR: a hazardous tree is a living tree with a defect, such as a crack, decay, a failing root plate or a new lean, that makes it likely to fail onto something that matters: a house, a driveway, a street or a place people use. Locally, ice storms: Freezing rain from Columbia Gorge east winds, as in February 2021 and January 2024.
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Tree problems in Portland, OR that call for hazardous tree removal

  1. 1

    Ice storms

    Freezing rain from Columbia Gorge east winds, as in February 2021 and January 2024.

  2. 2

    Wet-soil windthrow

    Tall conifers uproot in winter windstorms on saturated soil.

  3. 3

    Emerald ash borer

    Found in Forest Grove in June 2022; Portland's ash are at risk.

What hazardous tree removal covers

A hazardous tree is a living tree with a defect, such as a crack, decay, a failing root plate or a new lean, that makes it likely to fail onto something that matters: a house, a driveway, a street or a place people use.

How hazardous tree removal works, step by step · part of tree removal

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Trees in Portland, OR that most often need hazardous tree removal

Douglas-fir
Very tall near houses; root rot and windthrow risk
Oregon white oak
Native; valued and protected
Bigleaf maple
Heavy limbs fail under ice

Tree rules and permits in Portland, OR

  • Private trees 12 inches or more in diameter are regulated by Portland's Title 11 unless Title 33 zoning rules apply instead.
  • Removing a single tree 20 inches or larger, or five or more trees 12 inches and up, is a Type B permit: review, public notice, possible appeal and replacement up to inch for inch at the City Forester's discretion.
  • Street trees need a permit for pruning, removal or planting.

Sources (checked 2026-10-03)

Rules change and details depend on your exact property. Confirm with the city or county before work starts. This isn't legal advice.

What affects the price of hazardous tree removal in Portland, OR

The usual drivers are size, access, what's under the tree and cleanup; see the full list for hazardous tree removal.

In Portland, OR: Older Portland neighborhoods have narrow lots with big conifers between houses, overhead lines along streets and steep West Hills lots where equipment access is limited. Sectional removal with climbers and rigging, or cranes from the street, is common.

Hazardous Tree Removal in Portland, OR: common questions

Do I need a permit for hazardous Tree Removal in Portland, OR?

Private trees 12 inches or more in diameter are regulated by Portland's Title 11 unless Title 33 zoning rules apply instead. Removing a single tree 20 inches or larger, or five or more trees 12 inches and up, is a Type B permit: review, public notice, possible appeal and replacement up to inch for inch at the City Forester's discretion.

Which trees in Portland, OR most often need hazardous tree removal?

Douglas-fir: very tall near houses; root rot and windthrow risk Oregon white oak: native; valued and protected Bigleaf maple: heavy limbs fail under ice

Ice storms: what does it mean for hazardous tree removal in Portland, OR?

Freezing rain from Columbia Gorge east winds, as in February 2021 and January 2024.

Wet-soil windthrow: what does it mean for hazardous tree removal in Portland, OR?

Tall conifers uproot in winter windstorms on saturated soil.

Emerald ash borer: what does it mean for hazardous tree removal in Portland, OR?

Found in Forest Grove in June 2022; Portland's ash are at risk.

How do access and lot layout in Portland, OR affect hazardous tree removal?

Older Portland neighborhoods have narrow lots with big conifers between houses, overhead lines along streets and steep West Hills lots where equipment access is limited. Sectional removal with climbers and rigging, or cranes from the street, is common.

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