Thriving Businesses, Commitment to Conservation
A growing and diverse city, Hillsboro is home to large swaths of agricultural land, as well as international, high-tech companies, most notably Intel. With more than 103,000 residents, it’s the most populous city in Washington County, but still maintains a friendly, small-town atmosphere.
Amidst continuing expansion, the City of Hillsboro remains committed to landscape restoration and conservation. The Hillsboro 2035 Community Plan includes many Resource Conservation objectives, such as:
to enhance understanding of the importance of natural assets and ecosystem services;
to protect and enhance environmental assets (air, land, water and habitat); and
to foster healthy human and wildlife populations.
The City of Hillsboro also encourages community actions, including a tree planting campaign and active monitoring of bird and amphibian diversity and health.
The 2035 Community Plan specifically identifies Tree City USA designation as an important sustainability action item. In 2020, Hillsboro received its second consecutive Tree City recognition.
As a Tree for All partner, the City of Hillsboro supports and co-hosts annual tree planting events with other Tree for All partners, including Friends of Trees. Nearly 30,000 trees were planted in Hillsboro in 2018, most located at Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve. In 2019, total trees planted approached 10,000.
The City of Hillsboro is a key partner in many Tree for All projects, including Jackson Bottom Wetlands, Rock Creek Trail, Tualatin River Farm, Farmington Paddle Launch and Beaverton Creek - Quatama.
