The Bulletin

Bend tree code debate unfurled before hearings officer

The city of Bend’s code to protect trees from development is on the line as an affordable housing developer mounts a legal argument that the new regulations infringe on state law. The public has a two ...
The Bulletin

Bend tree code faces early test as 1,500 trees come down for housing

Nearly one year after Bend passed an ordinance to preserve the city’s tree canopy from development, the policy is at work. The result: nearly 1,500 trees will be torn down to make room for a large ...
Oregonian

Portland’s tree code is ‘poorly written’ and ‘confusing,’ city watchdog reports

Portland’s policy watchdog is calling out the city’s “confusing” and “poorly written” code on tree removal, saying the City Council’s refusal to clean it up has unfairly burdened homeowners. On ...
News Tribune

Tacoma City Council approves updates to street tree code that dates back nearly 100 years

The Tacoma City Council approved updates to the city code regarding street trees on Tuesday, Dec. 12. The City of Tacoma has worked to improve the tree canopy across the city, and the updates to the ...
Bellevue Reporter

7th-grader advocates for greater tree code protections in Bellevue

Laeth English is a seventh grader at Odle Middle School who is advocating for greater tree code protections in the city of Bellevue alongside the nonprofit, Trees4Livability. After speaking in front ...