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Planting Programs
Our Forestry office receives a great deal of requests each
season for new trees. Unfortunately, we are unable to complete
every tree-planting request with exception of the Co-Op Tree Planting
Program. While other planting programs may have a waiting time
to get a tree planted the Co-Op Program trees are planted each
June. (see below) Tree Planting Programs are active in May and
June only. Planting permits are required for all planting within
the street right of way. Dig Safe System is contacted by our staff
on all city tree planting projects.
Co-Op Tree Program (Privately funded)
The Co-op Program is our most popular tree program. In this program,
Portland residents can purchase a tree at one of our Co-Op nurseries,
and the Forestry crew will pickup and properly plant the tree
following program guidelines. The Co-Op Program plants trees along
residential streets and is not intended to plant trees to meet
Site Plan requirements for new home construction. Trees are planted
during the month of June only. Co-Op nurseries generally offer
a discount for trees along with a guarantee for our program. (see
Co-Op Program page)
Tree Replacement Program (City Funded)
The Forestry Division reviews requests and plants trees as funding
allows. The number of requests for city funded trees exceeds the
number of trees that we are able to plant. Priority is given to
residential areas that have the greatest need and replacement
trees. Written requests and multiple requests from neighborhoods
or groups of residents are welcome and encouraged.
Portland Tree Trust Program - The Tree Trust Program is a 'public/private' partnership designed to enhance tree planting along city streets, parks and public grounds. It is intended to plant groups of trees in these areas versus forfilling individual requests. Neighborhood groups and street-wide requests are welcome. (see Tree Trust page for more information) Donations to the Portland Tree Trust can be forwarded to: Portland Tree Trust, 17 Arbor Street Portland Maine 04103.
HCD
Residential Tree Program
Portland’s Housing and Community Development Program funds
tree planting in HCD eligible residential neighborhoods. Present
HCD neighborhoods include Bayside, Kennedy Park, Munjoy Hill,
Tyng/Tate, West End and Parkside. Tree planting sites are determined
by neighborhood requests and tree survey of need. Trees are planted
in early May, requests should be made prior to April. This
program was not funded for current season, 2004 funding is pending.
Capital Improvement Program / Street Reconstruction Project
Planting
Working together with Public Works Engineering Section major construction
projects often include replacement tree programs. Prior to construction,
existing trees are evaluated and open spaces reviewed for tree
planting. Tree replacement planting follows in the Spring or early
Summer after project completion. Current projects include Edgeworth
Avenue, Rockland Avenue, and Wayside Drive. Forest Avenue between
Bedford Street and Woodford Street and Washington Avenue from
Bates Street to Ocean Avenue have proposed projects for 2004.
Memorial Tree & Gift Tree Program
Trees may be planted in memory or as gifts in Portland’s
Parks, Evergreen Cemetery and along our public ways. Trees are
planted between May and the end of June. Plagues, markers, or
signs are not allowed to dedicate tree planting sites.
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