British Columbia BCBid #235194

Wildfire fuel management near Birkenhead Lake Estates

The Ministry of Forests is seeking contractors to reduce wildfire risk near Birkenhead Lake Estates in British Columbia. - Government buyer: Ministry of Forests, Resource Operations - Sea to Sky. - Scope: Wildfire fuel treatment across five treatment polygons, approximately 21.9 gross hectares (21.8 net hectares) in total. - Requested services: Thinning from below, pruning, retaining wildlife trees and snags where appropriate, managing coarse woody debris, and pile burning treatment residues. - Purpose and requirements: Reduce wildfire risk and improve firefighter access and suppression effectiveness while maintaining ecological values. Field marking is complete; work may start after contract signing and issuance of the required cutting authority. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, product vendors, or contractors are named.

Description

The Ministry of Forests is seeking qualified contractors to complete a wildfire risk reduction treatment adjacent to Birkenhead Lake Estates. Work covers five treatment polygons totaling approximately 21.9 gross hectares (21.8 net hectares) and includes thinning from below, pruning, retention of wildlife trees and snags where appropriate, coarse woody debris management, and pile burning of treatment residues. The project aims to reduce wildfire risk, improve firefighter access and suppression effectiveness, and maintain ecological values. Field marking is complete; treatment may begin after the contract is signed and the necessary cutting authority is issued.

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