Vegetation Management – William A. Switzer Provincial Park, Gregg Lake Subdivision
Forestry and Parks · Alberta, Canada
Time Left to Bid
12d 10h 48m
Basic information
- Reference number
- AB-2026-06142 (27TDRPAR607)
- Issuing organization
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- Government level
- Provincial
- Solicitation type
- Professional & Consulting Services
- Title
- Vegetation Management – William A. Switzer Provincial Park, Gregg Lake Subdivision
- Source
- Alberta Purchasing
- Source ID
- AB-2026-06142
Details
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
Summary
This vegetation management project focuses on fuel load reduction in mixed wood undergrowth along the single egress route for Gregg Lake Subdivision in William A. Switzer Provincial Park. The work aims to reduce surface and ladder fuel loading to decrease wildfire intensity and spread potential, improve safe evacuation routes, and increase suppression opportunities near homes. The project involves removing standing dead conifers, hand-thinning, and pruning using specialized equipment (narrow-tracked feller-bunchers, skid steers) and hand tools (chainsaws, brush saws, pole saws).
Description
PROJECT BACKGROUND: The proposed vegetation management project is focused on fuel load reduction through vegetation management of primarily mixed wood undergrowth. PROJECT OBJECTIVE: Along the single egress route for Gregg Lake Subdivision, reduce overall surface and ladder fuel loading to decrease the intensity, rate of spread and potential for crown fire of any wildfire occurring in the identified area of the park. The treatment is designed to reduce potential fire behavior and increase the l...
Dates
- Publication
- 2026/09/04 09:09:28 AM UTC
- Closing date
- 2026/09/29 02:00:59 PM UTC
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