Tree falls onto Oregon undergrad, permanently paralyzing her, $16M lawsuit claims

A University of Oregon student was walking on a tree-lined path on campus earlier this year when a pine suddenly toppled onto ...
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University of Oregon faces lawsuit over falling tree that left student paralyzed

A former University of Oregon student is suing the school for $16.3 million, claiming she became paralyzed after a tree fell ...
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How to protect Portland’s trees from invasive emerald ash borer

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The dreaded emerald ash borer has made its way into Portland, and it poses a threat to every ash tree in the city. The invasive beetle from East Asia has already had a ...
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Portland City Council Approves New Urban Forest Plan to Enhance Tree Canopy and Equity

Portland City Council has adopted the updated Portland Urban Forest Plan, focusing on tree canopy expansion, especially in ...
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Portland rolls out $100M tree expansion, relaunches contract with Friends of Trees

The city of Portland is launching a major expansion of its citywide tree planting and tree care efforts, including restarting its relationship with the well-known nonprofit Friends of Trees. The ...
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Portland sets goal to plant thousands of climate-resistant trees in neighborhoods without much shade

PORTLAND, Oregon — Portland is about to get a little greener, thanks to a new, nearly $2 million partnership to plant thousands of trees over the next couple of years. The plan is to focus on ...