Tag Archives: Seattle’s Urban Forest

Portland, Oregon Again Leading the Way on Stronger Tree Protection

Posted on November 26, 2020 by steve zemke

Tree PAC sent the following e-mail to Seattle’s Mayor and City Council: Here is an update on what Portland, Oregon is currently doing regarding updating their Tree Ordinance. Portland, Oregon last week took another strong step toward strengthening their Tree … Continue reading →

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Public Comments Needed Now to Increase Seattle’s Protection of Trees

Posted on August 15, 2020 by steve zemke

Action Needed Now to Protect Seattle’s Trees! Public Comments are needed now supporting draft SDCI Director’s Rule 13-2020 for Increased Tree Protection – Deadline August 17th Your help is needed now to ensure that stronger tree protection in Seattle moves forward. The … Continue reading →

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Seattle Mayor Tim Burgess Signs Executive Order to Increase Tree Protection

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Kevin Orme

From This Week in the Mayor’s Office – Oct 13, 2017  Protecting Seattle’s Tree Canopy Mayor Burgess signed an Executive Order focused on strengthening Seattle’s protections for trees on private property today. The order directs the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections … Continue reading →

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