MSMEC Wildfire Remediation
Critical utility infrastructure preservation through the removal compromised timber following the Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire, which burned 341,471 acres in the state of New Mexico.
About The Project
The MSMEC Hazard Tree Removal project is a major, on-going effort funded by Federal and State level disaster relief agencies, who partnered with the local utility cooperative to remove over 126,000 hazardous trees within utility right-of-way and dangerous proximity to residential structures. VM West, and partners, are solely responsible for the safe cutting, hauling, grinding, and final removal of all hazard trees. Operational approach includes the utilization of mechanized cut-to-length and whole-tree cutting practices, as well as highly technical climbing and hand falling practices when in dangerous proximity to utility lines and residential structures. Secondary services provided by VM West include significant dirt work and road building to remediate the severe post-fire erosion and create numerous staging yards for chip, haul,and scaling activities.
Mora, New Mexico
Ponsse & Whole Tree Cutting Equipment, Rigged Hazard Tree Falling
3500 Acres & 172 Miles of Powerline
Overview
This project showcases VM West’s dedication to delivering high-quality forest management solutions while maintaining stringent safety and sustainability standards, reinforcing our status as a trusted partner in the industry.
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