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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Tualatin's Trusted Tree Service Since 1986
Tualatin is a community defined by its relationship to the Tualatin River, the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge, and a network of wetlands and natural areas that shape both the landscape and the city's tree regulations. Tualatin regulates tree removal under Chapter 33 of the Tualatin Development Code, with trees 8 inches DBH or larger (measured at 4 feet above ground) requiring formal review. Property owners can typically remove up to 4 trees per calendar year without a permit — but Heritage Trees, wetland trees, trees in Clean Water Services wetland buffers, and street trees are always regulated. North Woods has worked Tualatin and the surrounding communities — Saum Creek, Tualatin Highlands, Stafford, Sherwood-adjacent, Norwood, Ibach — for 35+ years. We know how to navigate Chapter 33, the wetland buffer rules, and the street tree process so our customers stay compliant.
Homeowner in Tualatin?
From residential tree removals within the annual 4-tree allowance to regulated removals requiring permit review, we handle every residential job across Tualatin — Saum Creek, Tualatin Highlands, Stafford, and surrounding neighborhoods. We manage the Chapter 33 permit process when needed and know which jobs don't need one. Family-owned, fully licensed, and trusted by Tualatin homeowners for 35+ years.
Building or Managing Property in Tualatin?
Lot clearing, commercial tree removal, site prep, and HOA and property management tree services for contractors, developers, and property managers across Tualatin. We handle the city's Architectural Review processes for tree removals tied to site plans, Clean Water Services wetland buffer compliance, and street tree replacement requirements. Licensed CCB #209975, bonded, and ready to mobilize.
Our Tree Services in Tualatin
From routine residential removals to wetland-adjacent and commercial site work, North Woods handles every scale of tree care across Tualatin — with full knowledge of the city's tree code.
Tree Trimming & Pruning
Tree Removal
Professional trimming, crown reduction, and seasonal pruning by ISA Certified Arborists. Tree pruning is NOT regulated by the City of Tualatin — but proper structural pruning still matters for the mature canopy along the river corridor.
Safe, controlled tree removal for hazardous, large, and regulated trees across Tualatin — including full management of the city's Chapter 33 tree removal permit process for trees 8"+ DBH.
Fast response for fallen trees, storm damage, and hazard situations across Tualatin. River-adjacent properties take heavy windstorm impact — most emergencies get same-day or next-day dispatch with proper post-removal documentation.
Commercial Tree Removal
Commercial tree services for Tualatin businesses, HOAs, property management companies, and multi-property commercial owners. We handle Minor and full Architectural Review processes for development-related tree removals.
Emergency Tree Removal
Storm Damage Cleanup
Stump Grinding & Removal
Storm damage cleanup and fallen tree removal after Westside windstorms. Fast response with full debris removal — including proper handling for wetland-area trees that require Clean Water Services coordination.
Complete stump grinding and removal to reclaim your Tualatin yard. Standalone service or paired with any tree removal job.
Tualatin's Tree Code — What You Need to Know
Tualatin regulates tree removal on private property under Chapter 33 of the Tualatin Development Code, with TDC Sections 34.200 through 34.240 providing the detailed permit requirements. The key threshold: a "tree" under city code is any living woody plant with a trunk 8 inches or more in diameter measured at 4 feet above ground. Property owners can generally remove up to 4 trees per calendar year without a permit. More than 4 trees triggers a single-family tree removal permit. For sites WITH approved site plans, removing 10 or fewer trees in a calendar year requires a Minor Architectural Review (MAR) application; 11 or more trees requires full Architectural Review (AR). Important exceptions: Heritage Trees, trees in wetlands, and trees in Clean Water Services (CWS) wetland buffersalways require a permit regardless of count. Street tree removal is regulated separately through the Tualatin Parks and Recreation Department and requires a no-charge Street Tree Permit with replacement obligations. One unique feature of Tualatin's code: tree pruning is NOT regulated by the city — making routine pruning straightforward for homeowners. North Woods handles the entire Chapter 33 permit process, MAR/AR applications, wetland buffer coordination, and street tree permits. For permit questions, the Tualatin Planning Division can be reached at the City Offices at 18880 SW Martinazzi Avenue, or for street tree permits, contact Tom Steiger at tsteiger@tualatin.gov.
Why Tigard Property Owners Choose North Woods
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Tualatin's tree code has clear thresholds — 8" DBH, 4-tree annual allowance, Heritage Tree and wetland buffer exceptions, MAR and AR review processes for development sites. We've navigated all of it for 35+ years. We handle the permit application and review process so you stay compliant.
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Tualatin's character is shaped by the Tualatin River and a network of wetlands. Trees in Clean Water Services wetland buffers require special handling and CWS coordination. We've done this work for over three decades — and we know how to keep projects on schedule while meeting environmental requirements.
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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 Tualatin and the southwest Westside for over three decades and show up the same way for every job — homeowner, contractor, or HOA.
Frequently Asked Questions — Tualatin Tree Service
Quick answers to the questions we hear most from homeowners, contractors, and property owners across Tualatin.
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It depends on the count and type of tree. Under Chapter 33 of the Tualatin Development Code, a "tree" is defined as any living woody plant with a trunk 8 inches or more in diameter measured at 4 feet above ground. You can generally remove up to 4 trees per calendar year without a permit on private property. More than 4 trees in a calendar year triggers a single-family tree removal permit. We help every customer determine exactly what's required before any work begins.
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These are always regulated. Heritage Trees, trees in wetlands, and trees in Clean Water Services (CWS) wetland buffers always require a permit regardless of count — even within the 4-tree annual allowance. Street trees are handled separately by the Tualatin Parks and Recreation Department, which issues a no-charge Street Tree Permit with replacement requirements. We handle all of these special situations.
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For sites without a site plan approval, removing 5 or more trees in a calendar year requires a tree removal permit. For sites with site plan approval, the process tiers as follows: 10 or fewer trees in a calendar year requires a Minor Architectural Review (MAR) application; 11 or more trees requires full Architectural Review (AR). We determine which applies to your project and coordinate the application through the city's eTrakit online system.
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No — and this is unique among Westside cities. Tree pruning is NOT regulated by the City of Tualatin, even for street trees abutting your property. That said, our ISA Certified Arborists still follow industry best practices and proper structural pruning standards. We don't top trees regardless of city rules, because topping damages long-term tree health.
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Trees in wetlands or Clean Water Services (CWS) wetland buffers require CWS approval in addition to city permits. We've worked these riparian areas for 35+ years — we know how to handle the additional environmental review, work within buffer setbacks, and coordinate with CWS to keep projects on schedule. River-adjacent and wetland tree work is one of our specialties.
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River-adjacent properties take heavy windstorm impact, so fast response matters. Most emergencies — fallen trees, storm damage, hazard situations — get same-day or next-day dispatch. Call (503) 656-5802 for urgent service. We also handle proper post-removal documentation for any regulated tree situations.
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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.