The Town of Wardsboro is seeking a contractor to remove 56 Ash trees within the rights-of-ways along several Town roads. The contractor will be responsible for traffic control, removing felled trees and woody debris, and minimizing damage to native trees and shrubs. The contractor must have an Arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or Licensed Forester on staff to identify Ash trees. The contract completion date is September 15, 2025. • The contractor must adhere to the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation and the Vermont Agency of Agriculture's recommendations to slow the spread of Emerald Ash Borer. • The contractor must have Vermont State certified traffic controllers on duty at the time of cutting. • The contractor must protect native trees and shrubs in the cutting area from damage as much as reasonably possible. • The contractor must remove felled trees and woody debris, except in instances where landowners have requested to keep wood and/or chips. • The contractor must ensure that no debris is left on site where it might block ditches or impede road crews from regular maintenance practices.