Family-owned tree removal, trimming, stump grinding, and emergency tree service for Tigard homeowners and property owners. Licensed (CCB #209975), bonded, and insured — with 35+ years of experience handling Douglas fir, Oregon white oak, bigleaf maple, and the established canopy that makes Tigard a Tree City USA community since 2000. We know Tigard's Chapter 8.08-8.16 tree code inside and out.
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Tigard's Trusted Tree Service Since 1986
Tigard has been a Tree City USA community since 2000 — a quarter-century of formal commitment to urban forestry that shapes how tree work is regulated here. Tigard takes a "six-situation" approach to tree permits: in general, no permit is required to remove a tree, except in six specific situations — street trees, median trees, sensitive lands trees, urban forestry fund trees, heritage trees, and development-required trees. Tigard also runs a unique Heritage and Significant Tree Program with two distinct tracks, recognizing rare and exceptional trees across the city. Tree work here means knowing exactly which trees fall into the six regulated categories, understanding the sensitive lands overlays (steep slopes, 100-year floodplain, stream corridors, significant habitat areas, wetlands), and navigating the Municipal Code Chapters 8.08-8.16 and Urban Forestry Manual. North Woods has worked Tigard and the surrounding communities — Bull Mountain, Metzger, Tigard Triangle, King City-adjacent, Summer Lake, Cook Park — for 35+ years.
Homeowner in Tigard?
From residential tree removals to mature canopy care across single-family lots, we handle every residential job across Tigard — Bull Mountain, Metzger, Tigard Triangle, Summer Lake, and surrounding neighborhoods. We identify which trees fall into Tigard's regulated categories and manage the permit process so you don't risk a violation. Family-owned, fully licensed, and trusted by Tigard homeowners for 35+ years.
Building or Managing Property in Tigard?
Lot clearing, commercial tree removal, site prep, and HOA and property management tree services for contractors, developers, and property managers across Tigard. We understand the city's development-required tree rules, Urban Forestry Manual standards, and canopy preservation incentives. Licensed CCB #209975, bonded, and ready to mobilize.
Our Tree Services in Tigard
From routine residential removals to commercial property maintenance and sensitive lands work, North Woods handles every scale of tree care across Tigard — with full knowledge of the city's tree code.
Commercial Tree Removal
Emergency Tree Removal
Commercial tree services for Tigard businesses, HOAs, property management companies, and multi-property commercial owners. Built for portfolio-scale consistency. Development-required tree removals need special review — we handle the application process.
Fast response for fallen trees, storm damage, and hazard situations across Tigard. Hazard tree situations can be addressed urgently — we handle proper notification and any required follow-up documentation.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Tree Removal
Safe, controlled tree removal for hazardous, large, and tight-access trees across Tigard — including full management of the city's tree permit process for trees in any of the six regulated categories.
Professional trimming, crown reduction, and seasonal pruning by ISA Certified Arborists. Tigard requires street tree branches to be maintained 8 feet above sidewalks and 13-18 feet above streets — we deliver code-compliant pruning.
Storm Damage Cleanup
Stump Grinding & Removal
Storm damage cleanup and fallen tree removal after Westside windstorms. Fast response with full debris removal — and proper city notification when right-of-way or regulated trees are involved.
Complete stump grinding and removal to reclaim your Tigard yard. Standalone service or paired with any tree removal job.
Tigard's Tree Code — What You Need to Know
Tigard takes a "six-situation" approach to tree permits, regulated under Municipal Code Chapters 8.08-8.16 and the Urban Forestry Manual. In general, trees on individual single-family lots do NOT require a permit to remove — making Tigard one of the more relaxed permit environments in the metro for typical homeowner situations. However, a permit IS required if the tree falls into any of six specific categories: (1) street trees in the public right-of-way, (2) median trees, (3) trees in sensitive lands (steep slopes, 100-year floodplain, stream corridors, significant habitat areas, wetlands), (4) trees planted using the Urban Forestry Fund, (5) heritage trees, (6) development-required trees. For commercial, industrial, and apartment/condominium properties, permits are usually required — most trees on these properties were planted as part of development requirements. Tigard's penalty for unlawful removal is steep: at least $250 per tree, but calculated based on the cost to plant and maintain replacement trees with combined caliper equal to the removed tree's DBH. At $550 per 1.5-inch caliper replacement (the current city cost), illegally removing a 12-inch DBH tree carries a maximum fine of $4,400. Tigard also runs a unique Heritage and Significant Tree Program with two distinct tracks: Heritage Trees receive city maintenance assistance in exchange for permanent regulatory protection; Significant Trees are publicly recognized without restrictions. North Woods identifies which trees fall into Tigard's regulated categories and handles the entire permit process. For permit questions, the City of Tigard Permit Center can be reached at 503-718-2421.
Why Tigard Property Owners Choose North Woods
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Tigard's tree code may be more relaxed than Portland or Lake Oswego, but the six regulated categories are easy to get wrong. We identify which trees require a permit — street, median, sensitive lands, urban forestry fund, heritage, or development-required — and handle the application process. 35+ years of navigating these rules.
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From Bull Mountain hillside lots to mature canopy in Metzger and the established Westside neighborhoods, Tigard's tree landscape is diverse. We work efficiently across all of it — tight access, large mature trees, sensitive lands considerations, and clearance work — without damage to property.
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Run by James Cowell out of nearby Beavercreek, North Woods is a true local business — not a national franchise. We've worked Tigard and the Westside for over three decades and show up the same way for every job — homeowner, contractor, or HOA.
Frequently Asked Questions — Tigard Tree Service
Quick answers to the questions we hear most from homeowners, contractors, and property owners across Tigard.
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It depends on the tree's classification. Trees on individual single-family lots generally do NOT require a permit to remove — making Tigard one of the more relaxed permit environments in the metro. However, a permit IS required if the tree falls into any of six specific categories: street trees, median trees, sensitive lands trees, urban forestry fund trees, heritage trees, or development-required trees. We help every customer determine exactly what's required before any work begins.
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Under Tigard Municipal Code Chapters 8.08-8.16, a permit is required for: (1) street trees in the public right-of-way, (2) median trees, (3) trees in sensitive lands (steep slopes, 100-year floodplain, stream corridors, significant habitat areas, wetlands), (4) trees planted using the Urban Forestry Fund, (5) heritage trees, and (6) development-required trees. Outside these six categories, most private property removals are unregulated.
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Under Section 1.16.640 of the Tigard Municipal Code, the fine is at least $250 per tree — but it's calculated based on the city's cost to plant and maintain replacement trees with combined caliper equal to the removed tree's DBH. At $550 per 1.5-inch caliper replacement (the current city cost), illegally removing a 12-inch DBH tree carries a maximum fine of $4,400. The tree must also be replaced per Urban Forestry Manual standards.
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Tigard runs two distinct tree recognition programs. The Heritage Tree Program offers property owners regulatory protection in exchange for permanent technical and financial assistance with maintenance — Heritage Trees receive a plaque and are listed on the city's Heritage Tree Map (the city designates up to two new heritage trees per year). The Significant Tree Program allows trees to be publicly recognized without regulatory restrictions — significant trees can be removed at any time by the property owner. We handle work on both types when needed.
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Most likely yes. In addition to the six regulated situations that apply to all properties, commercial, industrial, and apartment/condominium properties typically have trees that were planted as part of land use development approvals — these development-required trees require a permit for removal. Review options include the City Manager decision-making process (Urban Forestry Manual Section 7) or the City Board or Committee process. We coordinate the right process for your situation.
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No — routine pruning of private property trees does not require a permit in Tigard. However, Tigard requires that street tree branches be maintained per industry standards: 8 feet above sidewalks and 13-18 feet above streets depending on the street type. The city recommends using ISA Certified Arborists for street tree maintenance — and that's exactly what we provide.
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Yes. North Woods Tree Service is fully licensed (CCB #209975), bonded, and insured with liability and workers' comp coverage on every job. We provide certificates of insurance to homeowners, general contractors, HOAs, and property managers on request.
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Whether you have a single tree to remove or need to navigate West Linn's strict tree ordinance, North Woods brings 35+ years of local experience and full knowledge of the city's permit process. Free estimates, $0 deposit, full cleanup, and complete permit handling included.