Urban and Community Forestry in Oregon: Results of the 2004 City Survey

"The Oregon Department of Forestry Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Program (hereinafter cited as ODF U&CF) helps Oregonians improve their quality of life by promoting community stewardship and investment in our urban forests. In 2004, ODF conducted a survey of Oregon cities to assess the status of local urban forestry programs and to provide future program direction. The survey was a follow-up to similar surveys conducted in 1992 and 1994. Of the 240 incorporated cities surveyed, 123 completed the 2004 survey for a response rate of 51%. The population for these cities is 1.9 million, or 80% of the 2.4 million people living within the boundaries of Oregon cities.



"When compared with the 1992 responses, the 2004 data reveals the impact of ODF’s three full time equivalent staff. As a result of ODF’s efforts, there have been significant increases in the number of cities with urban forestry programs and with program components such as inventories and ordinances, and an increase in the amount of local investment in the health of urban forests. The 2004 City Survey provides insights into local urban forestry programs, the needs of municipalities, and potential ODF program delivery methods and strategies. ODF has clearly stimulated local investment in urban forestry. It is evident that ODF has achieved some significant accomplishments in this improving the health of our urban forests, and also has a clearer picture of the challenges before the agency as a result of conducting this survey." [from Executive Summary]

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