The Township is seeking proposals from individuals and firms interested in providing a public tree inventory. The inventory will be performed by a consultant gathering data on each street tree, including location, species, size and condition. The consultant will meet the necessary qualifications as listed below. This project has been funded in part from the New Jersey Forestry Service Urban and Community Stewardship Township Grant Program. The data will be used to prioritize tree management activities throughout the Hillside. The Consultant shall be appointed by the Township perform a complete, public tree inventory of approximately all trees and planting sites within the public right-of-way (ROW), and other public properties designated by the Township. The Consultant should be a NJ Approved Forester, a NJ Licensed Tree Expert, a Society of American Foresters Certified Forester, and International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist or other professional who abides by the current forestry best management practices and arboricultural industry standards
