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Discerning Beaver URBAN Forestry LLC - Portland, Oregon

Oregon CCB license #245828 - Discerning Beaver URBAN Forestry LLC - Portland, Oregon. License status: Active. Valid through July 18, 2027.

Portland, Multnomah County  ·  RMI: Vladimir Ionis  ·  CCB since 2023  ·  3 yrs  ·  Website

#245828
CCB License
$20K
Bond
$1M
Insurance

CCB Lookup Trust Score

87
/ 100
Excellent CCB Lookup Trust Score
✓ Licensed ✓ Bonded ✓ Insured ✓ Google verified
Positive factors
  • Active CCB license +40 pts
  • 3–5 years active (3 yrs) +6 pts
  • Surety bond current +8 pts
  • Liability insurance current +8 pts
  • Insurance above legal minimum +5 pts
  • Responsible Managing Individual identified +3 pts
  • Phone number on record +2 pts
  • Google Business Profile verified +5 pts
  • Business operational on Google +3 pts
  • 62 Google reviews +2 pts
  • 4.9★ Google rating (4.5+) +5 pts
Score calculated from Oregon CCB license data and Google Business Profile. How is this score calculated? →

Portland Metro Tree Care & Removal Services Since 2023

Discerning Beaver Urban Forestry is a licensed tree service contractor serving the Portland metro area. The company specializes in mindful tree care for residential and commercial properties, with a focus on minimizing noise and pollution while working within client budgets.

Services:

  • Tree trimming and removal
  • Tree health care maintenance
  • Emergency tree services
  • Japanese maple pruning and education
  • Storm damage cleanup
  • Bracing and cabling for vulnerable trees

The company serves the Portland metro area and emphasizes excellent communication and punctuality. Learn more at discerningbeaver.com.

CCB #245828 - licensed, bonded and insured under Oregon law.

Oregon CCB License #245828 - Discerning Beaver URBAN Forestry LLC

Oregon CCB license #245828 is currently Active - registered since July 2023 and valid through July 18, 2027.

CCB License Number
#245828
License Status
Active
License Type
RSC Residential Specialty Contractors
First Registered
July 18, 2023
License Expires
July 18, 2027
Responsible Managing Individual
Vladimir Ionis

Contact & Address

Address
17935 Nw Skyline Blvd
Portland, OR 97231
Business Hours Verified open
MON
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
TUE
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
WED
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
THU
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
FRI
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SAT
Closed
SUN
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Bond & Insurance

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Surety Bond

$20K
OLD REPUBLIC SURETY CO
Expires: July 18, 2027
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Liability Insurance

$1M
SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE CO
Expires: January 15, 2027

Workers' Compensation Insurance

Insurer
SAIF CORPORATION
Coverage status
Active
Coverage through
March 01, 2027
Employees
1-10
Industry (NAICS)
LANDSCAPING SERVICES

Source: Oregon DCBS Workers' Compensation Employer Database. Contractors not listed may be exempt as sole proprietors without employees.

Before hiring Discerning Beaver URBAN Forestry LLC: Ask for a Certificate of Insurance (COI) confirming the business name matches Discerning Beaver URBAN Forestry LLC exactly as it appears on this CCB record, and verify the coverage dates are on or after your planned project dates. For complaint history and disciplinary records, visit search.ccb.state.or.us →

Customer Reviews

4.9 (62 reviews)
Nancy Balkowitsch
Nancy Balkowitsch
4 months ago

During the weekend we received a photo from a renter at one of our properties which showed a split tree limb that was threatening to takeout his cable line. I contacted Odaya and he was kind enough to adjust his Mondays workload and that afternoon removed the menacing limb and other ones that…

Jay Shoemaker
Jay Shoemaker
6 months ago

For over 10 years, we have used Discerning Beaver to do tree work on a number of our trees, some of which are very big. They listen well and bring considerable knowledge in evaluating the work to be done. They also work closely with neighbors for trees that border their properties. We and our…

We had a great experience with the Discerning Beaver Urban Forestry Company. Odaya and his crew were super knowledgeable, friendly, and easy to communicate with. They showed up on time, got right to work, and removed our dead tree quickly and safely. We’ll definitely call them again for any future…

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Quick Summary

  • Status Active
  • License # #245828
  • Type RSC
  • County Multnomah
  • RMI Vladimir Ionis
  • Bond $20K
  • Insurance $1M
  • Lic. expires July 18, 2027
  • Bond expires July 18, 2027
  • Ins. expires January 15, 2027
  • Google rating 4.9 / 5
  • Employees 1-10
  • Industry LANDSCAPING SERVICES
  • Last updated July 4, 2026
  • Synced October 7, 2026

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