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Manual Falling and Tree Thinning Services

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Response Deadline10/27/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Manual Falling and Tree Thinning Services supports prime contractors on Ministry of Forests projects within the Cascades Forest District. The scope of work involves performing tree thinning and ladder fuel management by manually falling designated trees and removing lower branches and small trees to reduce vertical and horizontal fuel continuity. All activities must be executed in accordance with the specific Fuel Management Prescription to deliver a thinned forest stand that meets all stated objectives. The project requires the use of certified fallers equipped with chainsaws and appropriate safety PPE. This opportunity is issued by the Province of British Columbia under NAICS code 115310, with a response deadline of October 27, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for manual tree thinning and fuel management in BC, deadline October 27, 2026.

Agency

Province of British Columbia → Ministry of Forests

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

CAN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 234432.

The full solicitation package (5 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Fox Farm WRR Treatment: TU 3 Fuel Treatment and TU 1 Pile Burning

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Timeline

PostedSep 25

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Response DeadlineOct 27

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AgencyProvince of British Columbia → Ministry of Forests

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Organization / AgencyProvince of British Columbia → Ministry of Forests

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Performs tree thinning and ladder fuel management for prime contractors on Ministry of Forests, Cascades Forest District projects. Manually falls designated trees and removes lower branches and small trees to reduce vertical and horizontal fuel continuity per the Fuel Management Prescription. Requires certified fallers, chainsaws, and safety PPE. Delivers a thinned forest stand meeting prescription objectives.

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