Description
Chatham County is seeking proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop an Urban Forest Master Plan. The plan aims to improve tree risk mitigation, identify areas of improvement, and make management components more efficient. The selected consultant will be responsible for project management, data collection, stakeholder engagement, and developing a framework for long-term goals and objectives. The project will involve assessing the current urban forest conditions, identifying strategies for canopy preservation and growth, and integrating urban forestry into other planning efforts. The consultant will also provide recommendations for updates to relevant county codes and ordinances.
Key aspects of the project include:
• Project management and coordination
• Data collection and assessment
• Stakeholder and community engagement
• Development of a framework for long-term goals and objectives
• Identification of strategies for canopy preservation and growth
• Integration of urban forestry into other planning efforts
• Recommendations for updates to relevant county codes and ordinances