The City of Long Branch is requesting submissions for a New Jersey State Approved Forester who is a Certified Tree Expert (CTE). The individual/company selected will have a close working relationship with the City of Long Branch and its Department of Public Works, Environmental Commission, and the Green Team for the Fiscal year 2024. The State Approved Forester/Certified Tree Expert must demonstrate the ability to: a. Perform professional forestry consulting services for the City of Long Branch, upon authorization, as described within the current Community Forestry Management Plan. b. Perform CSIP#5 in the Community Forestry Management Plan for the preparation of a street tree assessment (hazardous) and inventory for all trees within the public right-ofway (ROW). c. Perform an Urban Tree Canopy Assessment for the City Of Long Branch. The City is seeking to obtain a detailed technical analysis of the current land cover and associated impacts on air and water resources. The assessment must include an ecosystem analysis to calculate economic cost and benefit while identifying targets and strategies for improvement. d. Conduct an inventory of Ash Trees within the City of Long Branch’s public spaces and develop and implement an Emerald Ash Borer management plan that includes both an ecological and economical cost benefit analysis. e. Develop, edit, and assist with the City of Long Branch’s Community Forestry Management Plan. f. Occasionally, attend regular City meetings and special and emergency meetings of the City of Long Branch upon request. g. Interact with applicable City personnel and other governmental agencies, as required.
