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Hillside Cemetery native planting and reforestation
Summary
Parks staff are planting two 50-by-50-foot areas with 24 Oregon native species at Hillside Cemetery this fall — a first step toward long-term reforestation and possibly an arboretum-like space.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Modest — plants procured from a local nursery with staff time for planting and monitoring.
✅Who benefits
Cemetery visitors, pollinators and wildlife, and future generations enjoying a healthier, more diverse park landscape.
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