Scope of Work -- Job Location: Above the actual Natural Bridge and Rte. 11. 1. Have climber cut…

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation awarded a contract to Orrison Tree Service LLC on August 21, 2026, for specialized tree removal and management services at Natural Bridge State Park, located at 6477 South Lee Highway, Natural Bridge, Virginia. The contract scope encompasses three primary tasks: removal of an uprooted oak tree through climbing and cutting techniques with controlled descent into the creek below; removal of a failed cedar tree using similar climbing and cutting procedures; and extraction of an oak tree from a fence line along Route 11, with adjacent tree removal performed via climbing techniques and rope-based pulling to prevent debris from falling into the adjacent gorge.

The contract was awarded as a single line item with a cumulative value of $1,470.00. The work is to be performed at Natural Bridge State Park and adjacent areas above the Natural Bridge and Route 11 corridor. Park staff will assume responsibility for cleanup operations following the tree removal activities. While no specific period of performance dates are referenced in the contract documentation, the award date of August 21, 2026, serves as the contract execution date. This engagement represents a specialized arboricultural services contract requiring certified climbing techniques and hazard mitigation in proximity to environmentally sensitive gorge terrain.