Need a tree? The city is giving away 8,500 of 'em.
Driving the news: Portland's Urban Forestry division is working to increase tree canopy in the neighborhoods most vulnerable to excessive heat.
The "Free Trees for Portlanders" program, funded by the Portland Clean Energy Fund, is just like it sounds: anyone can register here, anyone can get a tree.
🌳 Residents of some neighborhoods, mostly in east Portland, can get extra support — advice on what species to choose, where to plant and three years of care — to make sure their leafy compatriots grow up strong and healthy.
