Community Forestry Tours
Sponsored by The Home Depot Foundation
Portland's sustainability principles are thoroughly integrated into the core of Portland's planning and urban design.
Included are many innovative community forestry-related projects that offer great learning opportunities for conference
participants. Be sure to indicate on your registration if you plan to participate and which tour you plan to attend.
Community Tree Management Tour
The City of Portland manages storm water runoff as a valuable resource to replenish groundwater
supplies that feed cool, clean water to rivers and streams. Portland's average annual 37 inches of rain
creates about 10 billion gallons of storm water runoff per year. Portland's approach is to manage storm water
where rain falls with facilities that work like natural systems. On this tour you will discover how
Portland's Grey to Green initiative is incorporating:
- Green streets and bio swales to collect storm runoff to clean the water.
- Eco roofs to soak up rain, cool the air, and reduce runoff to the sewer system.
- Trees and native plant species to absorb carbon dioxide while cleaning the water and helping with erosion.
Trees and Development Tour
See firsthand how Wilsonville, Oregon has created the Villebois community to demonstrate green infrastructure at the highest level.
Villebois is filled with miles of uninterrupted sidewalks, bike lanes, and 160 acres of parks and open space. The community planners
have included permeable pavers and asphalt, retention ponds, and rooftop gardens. This tour will allow you to:
- View components of a green infrastructure working in this new community.
- See how different local partners have come together to create this model.
- Discover how this community embraces stewardship.
Trees and Social Issues Tour
In 2006 the Clackamas County Land Trust (CCLT) received the Award of Excellence for Affordable Housing from The
Home Depot Foundation. This award recognizes innovative and comprehensive green building designs. CCLT is currently
implementing a program focusing on developing a new community around the North Clackamas light rail as well as building
12 LEED certified homes in Oregon City. This tour will allow you to:
- Discover how affordable housing can be built in a sustainable manner.
- Consider transportation options to encourage a change in behavior.
Local Host Committee:
- Paul Ries, Urban and Community Forestry Coordinator Oregon Department of Forestry
- Chris Neamtzu, Long Range Planning Manager, City of Wilsonville, Oregon
- Jennifer Karps, Coordinator Grey to Green Canopy City of Portland, Oregon
- Scott Fogarty, Executive Director Friends of Trees, Portland, Oregon
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