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Portland’s cherished Forest Park faces clearcut after city strikes deal with PGE
Portland’s cherished Forest Park faces clearcut after city strikes deal with PGE
Portland’s cherished Forest Park faces clearcut after city strikes deal with PGE

Published on: 07/07/2026

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In this computer simulation, Portland General Electric's transmission upgrades in Forest Park are shown one year after construction and replanting. The city is now backing the utility's plans.

A controversial transmission project that would clearcut about 5 acres of Portland’s beloved Forest Park is likely to move forward under a new agreement between Portland General Electric and the city of Portland. Opponents say the deal could set a precedent for additional utility projects and more environmental damage in the park.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2026/07/portland-backs-pges-contested-forest-park-clearcut-in-what-critics-call-a-backroom-deal.html

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