When will PDX recognize the elephant in the room blocking many urban wildfire protection measures recommended by the Portland Fire Bureau and others? It's the Portland Tree Code. The Code prioritizes protecting city tree canopy over protecting people and property. Even if residents wish to remove potential wildfire fuel load by adequately pruning or removing tree canopy, in most cases the Tree Code blocks them. Skeptical? Read: Portland Title 11- Trees
And a reminder to Governor Kotek: Stealing the kicker from taxpayers is in no way a reasonable way to approach fire safety in Oregon.
When will PDX recognize the elephant in the room blocking many urban wildfire protection measures recommended by the Portland Fire Bureau and others? It's the Portland Tree Code. The Code prioritizes protecting city tree canopy over protecting people and property. Even if residents wish to remove potential wildfire fuel load by adequately pruning or removing tree canopy, in most cases the Tree Code blocks them. Skeptical? Read: Portland Title 11- Trees