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Presented by Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
Welcome to the Hillsboro
Arbor Day 2021 Magazine!
By Alex Richardson, Special Events Coordinator,
Hillsboro Parks & Recreation (Magazine Editor) “One acre of forest absorbs
Hillsboro Parks & Recreation is releasing this special six tons of carbon dioxide and
publication in April 2021 to honor Arbor Day, equip
readers with information about trees in Hillsboro puts out four tons of oxygen. This
parks and natural areas, and how you can do your
part to keep Hillsboro green and vibrant.
is enough to meet the annual
Trees are a critical part of our ecosystem. They needs of 18 people.”
provide oxygen, improve air quality, support – U.S. Department of Agriculture
wildlife, conserve water and preserve soil, and
ameliorate the effects of climate change in
numerous ways. According to the U.S. Department
of Agriculture, “One acre of forest absorbs six tons
of carbon dioxide and puts out four tons of oxygen.
This is enough to meet the annual needs of 18
people.”
We invite you to spend some time with us and
learn more about the majestic perennials in our
community.
What is Arbor Day?
Arbor Day was first observed in 1872 and continues
on today, supported and encouraged by the Arbor
Day Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated
to planting trees. National Arbor Day is celebrated
annually across the US on the last Friday in April,
although some states choose to celebrate Arbor
Day when local conditions are more conducive to
planting trees. The Arbor Day Foundation is also the
body that began the Tree City USA program.
City of Hillsboro park by Carol Watts Photography
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Shute Seeds
“Shute Seeds at Shute [Park] Library is an artwork
that took its inspiration from stories from the
neighborhood. Latino settlers talked about coming to
Hillsboro to work in agriculture and staying, inspiring
the artist to make an image of many seeds coming
together to grow roots and flower in Hillsboro.
People at Celebrate Hillsboro, the library, and schools
contributed ideas about what they love here. We
want the art to strengthen the connection between
people and this place.”
— Valerie Otani, City of Hillsboro Public Art Program
Supervisor from 2011-2019
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Tree City USA
By Alyssa McGhghy, Special Events Permit Coordinator and Tree City USA Manager, Hillsboro Parks &
Recreation
The Arbor Day Foundation • Expanded community understanding of the
sponsors Tree City USA in value of trees: Participation in this program
partnership with the U.S. provides the opportunity for the community to
Forest Service and the come together to learn about the value of trees.
National Association of
The City of Hillsboro has been recognized as a Tree
State Foresters. Since 1976,
City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation since 2018.
more than 3,400 cities
TREE CITY USS across the country have
This designation celebrates the City’s dedication to
public tree care and promoting the positive effects
made this commitment to support urban forestry.
trees have on our neighborhoods, businesses,
The benefits of being a Tree City USA include: environment, and wildlife. Hillsboro’s commitment
to public tree care encourages cleaner air, energy
• Reduced costs for energy, storm water
savings, improved storm water management, and
management, and erosion control: Trees yield
increased commercial activity and property values. In
three to five times their cost in overall benefits
addition, Hillsboro’s 2020 Vision and Action Plan and
to the city.
2035 Community Plan identify Tree City USA as an
• Increased property values: Properly placed trees important sustainability action item.
can increase property values from seven to 20
2020 marks the third year that the City of Hillsboro
percent. Buildings in wooded areas rent more
has received Tree City USA designation. The city
quickly, and tenants stay longer.
will reapply for 2021’s Tree City USA designation in
• Stronger neighborhood and community ties: November.
Trees and green spaces directly correlate to
Learn more about Hillsboro’s Tree City USA program
greater connections to neighbors.
here: Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Our-City/Hillsboro-Major-
Projects/Tree-City-USA
City of Hillsboro park by Carol Watts Photography
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Tree Care
By Amy Meaut, Project Specialist, Water Conservation, Water Department
Trees are an important part of every community and provide many benefits. Watering properly and efficiently
is essential to the health and preservation of the beautiful trees growing in our city.
As a general rule of thumb, for every one inch of trunk caliper (tree diameter), your
tree needs five to 10 gallons of water; how often will depend on the maturity of the
tree. In drought conditions, do not stop watering altogether. Young trees (one to
three years) generally require about five to seven gallons per week for every one
inch of trunk caliper. Mature trees (more than three years) require eight to 10
gallons about every two weeks for every one inch of trunk caliper.
There are several different ways to water your trees:
• Open the hose slightly with a timer on the spigot
• Use a soaker hose around the canopy line of the tree
• Water with a drip irrigation system
• Use a five gallon bucket with small holes drilled into it
• Use a small sprinkler on hose with timer on a spigot
• Use tree bags
When watering to encourage outward root growth, water deeply and
at the edge of the canopy, rather than right next to the trunk.
Benefits of Mulching
Mulching reduces soil moisture loss, insulates soil which
protects roots from extreme temperatures, and improves soil
fertility as the mulch decomposes.
By correctly using mulch, building a water basin around
the tree trunk, and watering slowly in multiple cycles,
your trees will thrive and you could save water and money.
Slope and Soil Moisture
When watering in steep slope areas, it is crucial to apply
water slowly to prevent water from running off and to
insure that water reaches the trees roots.
If possible, check soil moisture using a probe to 16 to
18 inches in depth.
When in Doubt, Call an Arborist
Arborists are professionals trained in the art of science
of planting and maintaining trees. They are trained
to provide proper care. If you have any questions
or concerns regarding the health and safety of
your trees, contact a local arborist for recommendations.
© Carol Watts Photography
City of Hillsboro park by Carol Watts Photography 6
Our Local Trees
By Steve Heldt, Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Superintendent
The Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department
oversees acres of trees around the City both in parks
and in approximately 220 undeveloped tracts of
land. Parks Maintenance employees monitor tree
health and respond to phone calls from concerned
neighbors, putting a great amount of effort into
keeping trees healthy and alive. Their goal is to only
remove dead trees or trees that are deemed to be
a safety hazard for park users or for the neighboring
homes and yards that surround many of our
properties.
This winter, staff have planted approximately 115
trees to fifteen park sites. Species include several
varieties of oaks, maples and dogwoods, Black
Tupelos, and Crepe Myrtles. Planting a diversity of
trees has many long-term benefits, including limiting
the possibility of an insect infestation or disease,
which could threaten large swaths of trees.
The drier winters and warmer summers have stressed
our cedars, Douglas Firs, and pines making them
more susceptible to damage from insects. Cedar Bark
Beetles, Douglas Fir Beetles, and Pine Borers have had
a significant impact on some of our most common
trees. As a result, we are now planting trees that
were previously only seen in Southern Oregon and
Northern California, including varieties of Redwoods.
These hardy trees are better suited for dryer winters
and warmer summers.
While there isn’t much that can be done for the Cedar
Bark Beetles or the Pine Borers at this time, there
is an option for the Douglas Fir Beetle. The Parks
Maintenance team has deployed MCH bubble caps City of Hillsboro park by Carol Watts Photography
over the past several years. MCH is naturally produced
by the Douglas Fir Beetles as an anti-aggregation
pheromone to prevent insect overcrowding. MCH can Existing trees are continually monitored for safety
be artificially synthesized and is packaged in slow- and removed when they reach a point where there
release tabs that prevent the beetles from landing is a concern of potential failure. In this same time
on individual trees in forested areas. This has helped frame, employees have planted approximately 150
protect many of the trees at sites such as Noble new trees. The new trees are not impacted by the
Woods, Shute Park, and Orenco Woods Nature Park. fungus in the soil, and the additions also represent
To be effective, these tabs need to be in place by the a greater variety of trees, including both deciduous
end of March and will last through the season. and evergreen. This work will ensure the beauty and
the safety of Shute Park for future generations in
Over the past 10 – 15 years, we have lost many Hillsboro.
Douglas Firs at Shute Park from a soil-borne fungus.
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Nature Rubbings
Supplies:
Paper
Crayons
Things from outside such as leaves, rocks, sticks, bark, pine cone pieces, etc.
Instructions
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1. Peel the paper off of a crayon
2. Place the nature item under a piece of paper
3. Use the side of a crayon of any color and rub across and
in circles around the item. A pint should appear on the
paper. Hillsboro
Parks & Recreation
4. Try using different colors. Have fun!
CULTURAL ARTS
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Trim Them Up, Trim
Them Back
Public Works Department Staff
Did you know that property owners
are responsible for trimming and
caring for roadside trees and
l
vegetation? Have you heard the best
time to prune living branches is after
leaves fall off and before they form in
the spring?
15 FEET
MINIMUM
Trimming roadside trees and 8 FEET
MINIMUM
vegetation helps community
members see one another by l
removing limbs and branches that SIDEWALK
may block their line of sight. STREET OR ALLEY
Visit Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Vegetation
to learn more about roadside tree
and vegetation care responsibilities
for property owners and contractors,
including: REDUCE IMPROVE
• Related Municipal Code sections CONTACT ROAD
between usesrs’
• Permit requirements large ability to
equipment see each
• Planting standards, such as root and trees other
barriers or approved species
INCREASE CREATE AN
Considering planting a street TRUCKS INVITING SPACE
tree? and for all
If planting in the public right-of-way - equipment road and
the area between your property and access along sidewalk
your street users
the road - get the required Tree Care
Permit. And remember, if removing
a tree from the public right-of-way,
MEET YOUR
plan to meet Code requirements by HILLSBORO
replanting. Find more information at Municipal Code
Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Vegetation. responsibilities
5 REASONS
to Prune Along
Roadways,
Sidewalks,
and Intersections
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Washington County Courthouse Square Sequoias
Source: OregonCommunityTrees.org/wp-content/uploads/pdfs/courthouse.pdf
These Heritage Sequoia Trees were planted in 1880 as three-year-old seedlings at the entrance of the
Washington County Courthouse by pioneer nurseryman John R. Porter. Porter and his family moved to Oregon
from Ohio in 1847 and started a farm. Developing an interest in trees, he started a nursery on his farm. Gold
fever swept the country in 1849, and people from all over the world rushed to the California goldfields. Porter
was no exception, and like most, didn’t find his fortune. What he did find were magnificent trees in a Sequoia
forest in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. On his return, his saddlebags weren’t filled with gold nuggets, but
with cones from those Sequoias. After returning home to his nursery, he cultivated and planted the seeds
from those cones. When he had Sequoia seedlings, he planted them at various sites, one of which was the
Washington County Courthouse, where he planted eight seedlings. Five survive today. Find the trees at 1st
Avenue & Main Street in Hillsboro.
Height:
Approximately
150’
Circumference:
29.8’ (largest of
specimens)
Age: 140 years
Photo by Rick Dalrymple
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Hillsboro’s Natural Resources ('J HJ,~!~?.
By Laura Trunk, Restoration Biologist, Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve, Hillsboro JACKSON BOTTOM
WETLANDS PRESERVE
Parks & Recreation
The City of Hillsboro protects and manages many
natural areas where our beautiful native trees have
a place to grow. Spread across the city, they include
river and creek corridors, wetlands, and upland
forests. Our natural areas are extremely important.
They clean the air, filter the water, and benefit
Hillsboro residents by giving us places to exercise and
play, opportunities for social connection, and spaces
to connect with nature. Large trees within our natural
areas also provide homes for wildlife, where they can
rest and hide from predators, find food, and raise
their young.
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve photos
Habitat Restoration
Orenco Woods Nature Park To improve the health of our natural areas and the
The heron rookery at Jackson Bottom Wetlands wildlife who depend on them, the City is actively
Preserve is a great example of how trees help native restoring key areas around Hillsboro. These areas
wildlife. A rookery is a nesting colony where herons include Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve, Orenco
gather to build their nests and raise their young. At Woods Nature Park, Rood Bridge Park, and Noble
Jackson Bottom, both great blue herons and great Woods Park. This large effort is a partnership with
egrets make their nests high in the large Douglas-fir Clean Water Services, Metro, Tualatin Soil and
trees. In 2019, these trees supported over 300 nesting Water Conservation District, Oregon Watershed
herons and egrets, who successfully raised 166 Enhancement Board, and Waste Management.
babies. Large trees also give homes to nesting bald As part of this program, the City removes invasive
eagles, great horned owls, and migratory songbirds. species and noxious weeds and replaces them with
native trees and shrubs. Over the last eight years, the
City has planted 469,000 native plants in and around
Hillsboro’s natural areas.Restoration Progress:
Native Trees and Shrubs Planted in Hillsboro
Year Number Planted
2013 128,000
2014 42,000
2015 62,000
2016 32,000
2017 48,000
2018 52,000
2019 68,000
2020 37,000
Total 469,000
Orenco Woods Nature Park
Volunteer Projects
As part of Tree City USA, the City of Hillsboro will be
holding an annual “Arbor Day Community Planting
Event” each fall, when volunteers help us plant native
trees. Every year, tree-friendly Hillsboro residents
plant over 5,000 native trees and shrubs in natural
areas across the city! Come join us in celebrating
“TREES” by rolling up your sleeves and getting dirty
at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve. Watch for this
and other tree-friendly events on the City of Hillsboro
volunteer webpage.
City of Hillsboro Volunteer Opportunities
Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Volunteer
Photos at right: Volunteers planting trees and shrubs
at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve
13Bee City USA
The City of Hillsboro is also a Bee City USA. “Bee Cities” help save native pollinators by increasing the
population of native plants, giving bees safe places to nest, and reducing the use of pesticides. The reduction
of pesticides (including insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and rodenticides) is extremely important because
extensive use of pesticides has been linked to the decline of important pollinator species, many of which
fulfill essential functions in healthy ecosystems including controlling pests, pollinating flowering plants, and
providing food for other wildlife.
As part of the Bee City mission, Hillsboro has begun planting native flowering trees to give local bees an
abundant source of food. At Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve, the City is planting 400 native western
crabapple and chokecherry trees as part of “Project Pollinator”. This project is funded through a generous
grant from the Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District. Within five years, we hope to have an abundance
of beautiful flowering trees that will attract a variety of native bees.
Photo by Ron Spendahl Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve photos
14Spotlight Native Tree
Oregon White Oak
The Oregon white oak (Quercus garryana) is a
majestic, slow-growing tree native to Oregon. The
Pacific Northwest has lost over 90 percent of the oak
woodland and prairie habitats that originally existed in
the mid-1800s. This loss is the result of many factors,
including fire suppression and widespread urban
development. Here in western Oregon, where conifers
(like pines and firs) dominate most forests, oak woods
and prairies provide valuable habitat for many rare
and endangered plant and wildlife species. Oak trees
and their surroundings are home to a range of birds,
mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates—and
even many plant species! White oak seeds, or acorns,
provide food for wildlife. In turn, some animals like gray
squirrels, jays, and acorn woodpeckers often become
tree planters! These animals carry and hide acorns, and
the acorns they forget may grow into new trees. To help
reverse the decline of oak habitats, the City of Hillsboro
is planting Oregon white oaks in key locations, such as
Orenco Woods Nature Park and Jackson Bottom.
Planting a white oak in Orenco Woods Nature Park
A silhouetted White Oak at Francis Street Park by Kevin Zuercher
15Hillsboro, a Bee City
By Lori Prince, Outdoor Recreation Manager, Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
In June 2019, Hillsboro become a Bee City USA affiliate, joining more than a
hundred other cities and campuses across the country united in improving their
landscapes for pollinators.
Thinking globally and acting locally, Bee City USA is an initiative of the
Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation that provides a framework for
communities to come together to conserve native pollinators by providing them
with a healthy habitat that is rich in a variety of native plants, provides nest sites,
and is protected from pesticides.
As a Bee City USA affiliate, Hillsboro has acknowledged that bees and other
pollinators are a vital part of the ecosystem and has pledged to support and
encourage healthy pollinator populations through the following efforts:
• Education & Outreach: Hosting educational events, pollinator habitat
plantings, and restoration efforts each year to showcase Hillsboro’s
commitment to raising awareness of pollinator conservation and expanding
pollinator health and habitat.
• Publicity & Information: Installing and maintaining authorized Bee City USA
street signs in prominent locations and maintaining a Hillsboro City website,
which includes resources for the public.
• Habitat Improvement: Developing and implementing a program to create
or expand pollinator-friendly habitat on public and private land.
• Pollinator-Friendly Pest Management: Creating and adopting an Integrated
Pest Management (IPM) Plan designed to prevent pest problems, reduce
pesticide use, and expand the use of non-chemical pest management
methods, as well as developing best practices, including banning the use of
pesticides that have neonicotinoids which prove harmful to bees.
16• Growing Partnerships: Reducing hazards
and helping pollinators thrive by entering
into an agreement with the Backyard Habitat
Certification Program (BHCP), operated by the
Portland Audubon Society and Columbia Land
Trust. BHCP is a region-wide program providing
incentives for community members who seek to
restore native habitat to their yards, making their
outdoor spaces welcoming for birds, butterflies,
and other pollinators. Hillsboro entered into a
formal agreement with dedicated funding to
expand the BHCP in Hillsboro, and a lengthy
waitlist of eager homeowners began receiving
backyard habitat assessments starting in
summer 2020.
Find out more about Hillsboro’s Bee City USA
program here: Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Living-Here/
Sustainability/Bee-City-USA
Photos clockwise from top left: Hillsboro City Council and the Community Experts & Advocates Group celebrate the
adoption of the Bee City USA affiliate resolution; A young volunteer prepares to plant a native camas bulb, such as
Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve; Hillsboro’s first Bee City USA sign; The Hillsboro Youth Advisory Council gathers with
community volunteers to plant native camas bulbs in a pollinator garden at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve; The
demonstration garden in front of the Jackson Bottom Nature Center was certified as a platinum habitat by the BHCP
team in 2020 and will serve as a space to inspire Hillsboro residents to participate in the program; Volunteers with Friends
of Trees plant natives at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve; Community members enjoy Hillsboro’s annual Pollinator
Palooza hosted at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Nature Center.
17Forest Fire Prevention
By Alyssa McGhghy, Special Events Permit Coordinator and Tree City USA Manager,
Hillsboro Parks & Recreation
The Pacific Northwest is a wondrous place, featuring snowcapped mountain ranges, the beautiful Pacific
Coastline, a diverse array of wildlife, high desert areas, and a lush backdrop of trees. Oregon and Washington
are home to various ecosystems and ecoregions including 17 National Forests, a National Scenic Area, a
National Grassland, and two National Volcanic Monuments.1
These diverse landscapes provide residents with an improved quality of life and many recreational benefits
throughout its cities, towns, and rural communities.
Humans depend on forests for their livelihood – the air they breathe, the food and fresh water they consume,
the timber they use, and the shelters they inhabit are provided by forests and forestlands. Also, flora and fauna
are dependent on forests because they provide habitats for 80% of the world’s biodiversity including fish,
plants, and animals.2
1 “Pacific Northwest Forest Areas,” U.S. Forest Service, accessed February 25, 2021, fs.usda.gov/detail/r6/
home/?cid=fsbdev2_026675.
2 “The Importance of Forests Cannot Be Underestimated,” World Wildlife Fund, accessed February 25, 2021,
wwf.panda.org/discover/our_focus/forests_practice/importance_forests/.
3 “Facts + Statistics: Wildfires,” Insurance Information Institute, accessed February 25, 2021, iii.org/fact-
statistic/facts-statistics-wildfires.
18Human Impacts on Wildfires
Wildfire season is year-round in many parts of the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Interior,
about 90% of U.S. wildfires in 2019 were caused by people and most of these fires could have been prevented.3
A few examples of human-caused fires include unattended campfires, burning of yard debris, fireworks, and
disposing of lit cigarettes. Preventable wildfires destroy wildlife, habitats, and property.
Below, find links with further guidance on what you can do to help prevent forest fires at home.
• City of Hillsboro guidance on wood and debris • More on debris burning safety from the Oregon
burning: Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/Departments/ Department of Forestry: Oregon.gov/ODF/Fire/
City-Manager-s-Office/Sustainability/Air-Quality Documents/Debris%20Burning%20Safety.pdf
• City of Hillsboro Fire Department’s Outdoor • Learn how to properly start, maintain, and
Burning and Recreational Fires: Hillsboro- extinguish a campfire on the Smokey Bear
Oregon.gov/Our-City/Departments/Fire/ website: SmokeyBear.com/en/Prevention-How-
Community-Risk-Reduction/Outdoor-Burning- tos/Campfire-Safety/How-to-Maintain-and-
and-Recreational-Fires Extinguish-Your-Campfire
• Learn how to properly use outdoor equipment • Learn how to prepare your home for a forest fire
on the Smokey Bear website: SmokeyBear.com/ from the National Fire Protection Association:
en/Prevention-How-Tos/Equipment-Use-and- NFPA.org/-/media/Files/Firewise/Fact-sheets/
Maintenance FirewiseHowToPrepareYourHomeForWildfires.
pdf
• Learn how to safely burn household and yard
debris on the Oregon DEQ website: Oregon.gov/ • Spanish version: NFPA.org/-/media/Files/
deq/FilterDocs/OpenBurnEng.pdf Firewise/Fact-sheetsFirewiseHowToPrepareYour
HomeForWildfiresSpanish.pdf
• Spanish version: Oregon.gov/deq/FilterDocs/
OpenBurnSpanish.pdf
19Wildfires and Climate Change
What’s the connection?
Temperatures
are rising Snow melts sooner
Winter snowpack melts up
Avarage annual temperatures to 4 weeks earlier than
in the Western US have in previous decades.
increased 1.9% since 1970.
Climate change is
fueling wildfires.
Here’s how.
Fires are Forests are drier,
getting worse longer
Area burned by
Wildfires are larger and 2018 Claifornia Ecosystems are primed
costlier than ever before, Camp Fire
for wildfires to ignite
and their emissions are Chicago, IL
and spread.
worsening global warming.
You can help.
You can help.
Fighting climate change is the best strategy we have to reduce the risk of
wildfires. Until we take action, summers will continue getting hotter, forests will
get drier, and more and more people will face the threat of wildfires.
Take action today.
www.ucsusa.org/take-action/climate-impacts
For more information, visit:
20 www.ucsusa.org/resources/infographic-wildfires-and-climate-changeClimate Change Impacts on Wildfires
Another key factor to the increase in wildfires is the changing of our climate. Climate change causes warmer
temperatures which leads to drier forestland, creating flammable kindling that will burn more intensely.
Meanwhile, shifting weather patterns such as unusual rain and snow patterns cause increased droughts. This
leads to large amounts of dead trees making wildfires more likely.
Since 2015, the United States has experienced, on average, roughly 100 more large wildfires every year than
the year before.1 This number changes by year and region, however, 2020 was further proof that the Pacific
Northwest is experiencing more wildfires and longer fire seasons.
Pacific Northwest 2020 Forest Fire Statistics:
• By December 18, 2020, there were about 57,000 • Thousands of Oregon residents evacuated their
wildland fires compared with 50,477 in 2019.2 homes to escape the fires that burned more than
230,000 acres.5
• More than 10.3 million acres were burned in
2020, compared with 4.7 million acres in 2019.3 • Washington has had more acres burned in 2020
than in the past 12 fire seasons. The fires are
• In October 2020, 65 large fires consumed over
fueled by continuing dry conditions.6
2 million acres in California, Idaho, Montana,
Oregon, Washington and five other states.4
The U.S. Forest Service is working hard to address these challenges, working with federal, tribal, state, and
local partners on the prevention and management of forest fires. However, these agencies need our help in
preventing forest fires and raising awareness on climate change and its effects on our forestlands. You can help
keep Oregon green by following fire prevention guidelines, staying informed on fire restrictions (Oregon.gov/
odf/fire/Pages/Restrictions.aspx) and being good stewards to forestland.
1. “Infographic: Wildfires and Climate Change,” Union 4. “Facts + Statistics: Wildfires,” Insurance Information
of Concerned Scientists, September 8, 2020, Institute, accessed February 25, 2021,
UCSUSA.org/sites/default/files/2020-09/Wildfires- iii.org/Fact-Statistic/Facts-Statistics-Wildfires
Global-Warming-United-States-Infographic.pdf
5. “Facts + Statistics: Wildfires,” Insurance Information
2. “Facts + Statistics: Wildfires,” Insurance Information Institute, accessed February 25, 2021,
Institute, accessed February 25, 2021, iii.org/Fact-Statistic/Facts-Statistics-Wildfires
iii.org/Fact-Statistic/Facts-Statistics-Wildfires
6. “Facts + Statistics: Wildfires,” Insurance Information
3. “Facts + Statistics: Wildfires,” Insurance Information Institute, accessed February 25, 2021,
Institute, accessed February 25, 2021, iii.org/Fact-Statistic/Facts-Statistics-Wildfires
iii.org/Fact-Statistic/Facts-Statistics-Wildfires
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Stay Involved!
In addition to the links shared throughout the document, here are a few more places to go to learn about
caring for our environment, as well as some fun activities for youth and families.
The Time for Trees, an Arbor Day Foundation SOLVE Oregon, which offers numerous volunteer
initiative: TimeforTrees.org opportunities to pick up litter, conduct plantings, and
more: SolveOregon.org
Arbor Day Educational Resources: ArborDay.org/
Celebrate/Educational-Resources.cfm Oregon Environmental Council, a nonpartisan,
environmental stewardship nonprofit organization:
Friends of Trees, which coordinates volunteer tree
OEConline.org
plantings in Hillsboro and throughout our region:
FriendsofTrees.org OPAL, an environmental justice organization:
OpalPDX.org
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