The City's 460 mile street system is estimated to contain between 75,000 and 100,000 street trees. The City regulates trees on private lands through administration of the City Tree Preservation Ordinance . An intergovernmental agreement, the County Tree Preservation Ordinance , extends the City's authority to trees within Eugene's Urban Growth Boundary. Staff also work as consultants to the Planning and Building Permit and Services Divisions to help them regulate trees through land use processes.
Staff also administer the obnoxious and nuisance vegetation ordinances.
Historic Perspective 1963 City produced report titled A Street Tree Program for Eugene , recommending tree planting and maintenance of street trees. Tree Preservation Ordinance regulated tree removal from private property. 1984 Historic Street Tree Charter Amendment protected street trees over 50 yrs. City Limits boundary. 1985 Mayor's Tree and Beautification Commission formed.