In the late 1800's Portland citizens planted many of the trees that shade our streets today. Now, we are losing trees faster than we are planting them. Lower-income neighborhoods especially need more trees. We are losing trees to age, disease, and urban growth and weather. We are losing the legacy our ancestors planted for us.
Trees are an essential part of the urban ecosystem.
They help keep our water and air clean, prevent erosion, and make our neighborhoods more beautiful places to live.