Urban Forestry Staff

tree trim

Parks & Recreation Urban Forester responsibilities include:

  • New tree planting  
  • Tree health and risk assessment, 
  • Maintenance of the urban tree database  
  • Providing a link between City departments, contractors, developers, and citizens to ensure that activities that impact trees are dealt with consistently. 
  • Consulting on tree related concerns with development on private property 
  • Advising on tree related issues in Significant Vegetation areas & Riparian corridors 
  • Issuing permits  
  • Working to increase public awareness and stewardship of the city’s trees 

To contact the urban forester please call Urban Forestry Department at 541-754-1723 or email at urbanforestry@corvallisoregon.gov

 

Parks & Recreation Arborist responsibilities include:

  • Leading the urban forestry field crew
  • Managing Citywide Structural Pruning Program
  • Ensuring staff compliance with safety standards
  • Training new field staff
  • Providing risk assessment and risk mitigation plans for trees in the public right of way and city parks
  • New tree planting

The Parks & Recreation Arborist, John Hinkle can be reached at 541-766-6597 or john.hinkle@corvallisoregon.gov

 

Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry Outreach Coordinator

  • Managing Neighborwoods program
  • Expanding tree stewardship
  • Coordinating with neighborhood tree stewards
  • Planning annual Arborweek activities
  • Managing social media for the Urban Forestry Crew

To contact the urban forester please call Urban Forestry Department at 541-754-1723 or email at urbanforestry@corvallisoregon.gov

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Urban Forester with new trees