PGE project in Forest Park appealed by conservation, neighborhood groups. By Gemma DiCarlo (OPB) March 27, 2025 1 p.m. Updated: April 3, 2025 8:47 p.m. Broadcast: Thursday, March 27.

Despite its status as a public park, Portland General Electric (PGE) wants to use a swath of the forest for a new utility project. PGE’s proposal represents the third phase of its Harborton ...

Portlanders protest PGE's plan to expand power lines in Forest Park, citing environmental concerns and impact on trees and natural resources.

They also highlighted PGE’s plans to pursue additional grid projects that could impact another 15 acres within the park. An undated photo of Forest Park in Portland, Ore.

Forest Park Conservancy “Deeply Concerned” About PGE’s Power Line Plans in Forest Preserve The area has big trees and is home to the northern red-legged frog, an “at risk” species dear ...

PGE launched the first phase of the project in 2017, rebuilding the Harborton substation just outside the northern edge of ...

A city of Portland hearings officer has approved a proposal to cut down more than 370 trees on about 5 acres in Forest Park to upgrade existing Portland General Electric transmission lines.

PGE’s project involving Forest Park tree removal moves forward after public hearings by: Andrew Foran. Posted: Mar 11, 2025 / 09:09 AM PDT. Updated: Mar 11, 2025 / 09:09 AM PDT.

An environmental group has filed an appeal to stop PGE from cutting down 376 trees on about 5 acres in Forest Park to upgrade transmission lines.

Opponents have argued that though PGE has indeed promised to replant vegetation in Forest Park, that does not counteract the loss of mature "ancient" trees and existing habitat. Another vote is ...

PGE wants to bulldoze Forest Park — ancient trees, centuries old. Gone." Portland Parks & Recreation also opposes the plan, citing concerns about its impact on the park’s ecosystem.

The group has encouraged the public to submit a public comment in support of Forest Park and show up for the rally to testify during the hearing at 2 p.m. PGE has already completed the project’s ...