Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Tree Canopy Assessment: Evaluate existing tree canopy using high resolution landcover data and compare results with 2020 Bentonville Tree Canopy Assessment to determine tree canopy loss from tornado by providing the following: 1. Assessment area. Assessment to pertain to both public and private trees, consisting of spatial data for tree canopy and land cover within the geographic boundaries of the Bentonville city limits. 2. LiDar data. The most recent high resolution, multispectral leaf-on imagery, a normalized digital surface model for the most recent LiDAR data, and classified raster and vector data taken after July 31, 2024 to accurately document loss from the tornado. 3. Land cover system. A detailed land cover classification system documenting tree canopy, open space/pervious surfaces, impervious surfaces, water bodies, and barren land. 4. Summary of canopy change. Provide an executive summary describing the change in tree canopy compared to the 2020 study. • Community Engagement: Provide opportunities to engage the community in planning for the urban forest and educating the public on the importance and role of tree canopy in the community including the following: 1. Public engagement. Up to two public meetings or outreach events to collect feedback on proposed plans and policies and present findings and recommendations to the public. 2. Promotional materials. Prepare promotional materials that share the importance of forest sustainability, including increasing the overall tree canopy, attaining a healthy tree species diversity, and controlling threats to the urban forest such as invasive species. 3. Public engagement plan. A public engagement plan for disseminating facts and information produced, including fact sheets or other helpful materials...
