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Utility Vegetation Management

Process

At VM West, we prioritize the safety and reliability of utility corridors through our comprehensive Utility Vegetation Management services. Our seasoned team brings developed skills to tackle technical challenges, ensuring safe operations even with energized utility lines.

Our process begins with a thorough assessment of the current vegetation conditions within the client’s utility corridor. We conduct a detailed span-by-span analysis to identify the most efficient and cost-effective solutions tailored to project needs. 
 

Our team excels in technical climbing at the highest elevations and under the toughest conditions, giving us a competitive edge. We pride ourselves on having some of the broadest resource pools compared to our competitors, which allows us to effectively address complex vegetation management tasks. Furthermore, our certified blasting experts are prepared to handle challenging terrain and vegetation issues safely.
  

VM West has extensive experience with heli-logging across diverse and challenging landscapes, from the rugged heights of the Rocky Mountains to the scenic beauty of high-profile destinations like Lake Tahoe. Our expertise in heli-logging allows us to efficiently manage timber removal in areas where traditional logging methods are not feasible, ensuring minimal environmental impact and maximizing safety. By leveraging advanced techniques and specialized equipment, we deliver effective solutions that meet the unique challenges posed by these high-elevation locations.  

Following treatment, VM West performs post-treatment monitoring and provides a comprehensive report, including before-and-after photos and updated analyses of the utility corridor condition. Additionally, we patrol and evaluate remote stretches of utility corridors, ensuring that our efforts align with client goals and regulatory requirements. Through meticulous planning and monitoring, VM West delivers effective vegetation management solutions that meet right-of-way requirements sustainably.

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Purgatory Resort New Ski Lift Line Clearing

1,149 acre forest health and fire risk reduction stewardship project in partnership with the United States Forest Service, protecting residential…

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Herman Stewardship

1,149 acre forest health and fire risk reduction stewardship project in partnership with the United States Forest Service, protecting residential…

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Curecanti to Rifle Transmission Line Clearing

Operating across 60 miles of steep, mountainous terrain, VM West performed full-scale vegetation removal within the transmission line right-of-way, including…

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Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit – Circuit 2/3

Joint venture between the Heavenly Ski Resort, Nevada Energy, and the United States Forest Service, to preserve the integrity of…

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Angel Peak Hole Drilling

Removal of aged utility infrastructure, the drilling of new power pole holes, and aerial setting of new pole and hardware.

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MSMEC Wildfire Remediation

State forestry partners solicited our services for hazardous fuels mitigation and forest health enhancement on 182 aces of Colorado Springs…

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Big Blue

State forestry partners solicited our services for hazardous fuels mitigation and forest health enhancement on 182 aces of Colorado Springs…

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Buro-Molas

Operating across 11 miles of high elevation transmission lines, at elevations more than 11,000’, VM West utilized expert falling crews,…

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NV Energy

VM West successfully completed a comprehensive vegetation management project for Nevada Energy, employing our extensive experience in utility line management,…

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