The Temple Terrace City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution awarding a $53,500 contract to Biotech Consulting LLC for urban forest services, a move city leaders said will give them tools to proactively manage and expand the citys tree canopy.

The services include three primary goals: a tree inventory and condition assessment for all city-owned trees with a diameter at breast height of 12 inches or greater, a citywide urban canopy assessment, and a comprehensive urban forest management plan.

Four firms submitted proposals, and the citys evaluation committeechaired by City Arborist Joe Ferris and including staff from public works and parks and recreationshortlisted two before selecting Biotech Consulting unanimously.

Community Development Director Greg Pauley noted that t

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