The City of Vancouver has awarded a contract to PlanIT Geo for the development of an Urban Forestry Management Plan. The plan will include a long-term strategy framework, an assessment of the current status of Vancouver's urban forest, and recommendations for improvements to urban forest management. The contract has a term of approximately 1 year and 4 months, commencing on September 1, 2022, and ending on December 31, 2023. The total compensation for the contract is not to exceed $60,000. The key tasks to be performed under the contract include:
• Developing a long-term strategy framework for Vancouver's urban forest
• Assessing the current status of Vancouver's urban forest
• Identifying current and future issues that will affect the City's urban forest
• Developing an education and outreach strategy for plan implementation
• Providing a final report and presentation to the City Council