Services for Construction Companies

Building in Utah’s forests and wildland-urban interface comes with strict fire safety and land management challenges. Alpine Forestry helps construction companies meet compliance, clear land efficiently, and keep projects on schedule.

Site Preparation & Lot Clearing

  • Equipment Operations — Professional heavy machinery operators for steep, uneven, or hard-to-access terrain. Our crews specialize in safe, efficient site preparation using industry-grade equipment designed for construction and development zones.

  • Tracked Chipper — Efficient on-site processing of cleared material for reuse or removal. Chipped material can be spread for erosion control or retained to maintain soil health.

  • Forestry Mulching — On-site vegetation processing that grinds brush, saplings, and small trees into mulch, retaining biomass to stabilize soil, reduce erosion, and enhance nutrient recovery. This method also minimizes haul-off and disposal costs while preparing the land for construction.

  • Lot Clearing & Site Preparation — Full-scale clearing and hazard removal for new builds and developments. We prepare sites, access roads, and perimeters safely, efficiently, and in compliance with local wildfire and environmental standards.

  • Fuels Reduction & Brush Removal — Thinning and removing dense vegetation, ladder fuels, and undergrowth to reduce fire hazards before, during, and after construction.

  • Vegetation Management — Follow-up control of regrowth to maintain cleared zones and code-compliant defensible space. Treatments are scheduled as needed to keep properties wildfire-ready as vegetation returns.

  • Hazard Tree Removal — Safe removal of unstable or obstructive trees threatening structures, equipment, or power lines.

  • Storm Damage Cleanup — Rapid response for clearing fallen trees and debris that impact construction timelines.

Wildfire Safety & Compliance

  • Defensible Space Creation — Establishing safe, code-compliant clearance around new buildings and infrastructure to meet wildfire prevention standards.

  • Wildfire Risk Assessments — On-site evaluations led by an NFPA Certified Specialist to identify hazards and provide recommendations for construction-phase and post-build safety.

  • Wildfire Mitigation Planning — Comprehensive fire mitigation plans tailored for development sites to meet state, county, and insurance requirements.

  • Pile Burning — Controlled burning of accumulated slash and debris for cost-efficient disposal and long-term fuel reduction. Reseeding also available.

  • Home Hardening Guidance for Developers — Recommendations on fire-resistant materials, defensible landscaping, and property layout to improve safety and compliance.

Environmental & Land Management

  • Erosion & Slope Stabilization — Preventing runoff and soil loss after site clearing or grading, using proven land management techniques.

  • Forest Health & Restoration — Ongoing management to maintain ecological balance on large parcels or adjoining forested areas.

  • Green Waste & Material Hauling — Hauling, chipping, and responsible disposal of vegetation, slash, and debris generated during construction.

  • Wood Chips & Timber — Option to keep byproducts from clearing operations (timber rounds, wood chips) if desired instead of hauling.

Mapping, Documentation & Reporting

  • GIS Mapping & Terrain Analysis — Detailed hazard and site maps for planning, compliance, and insurance documentation.

  • Aerial Drone Surveys — High-resolution imagery to document progress, confirm compliance, and visualize treatment areas.

  • Project Documentation & Reporting — Before-and-after documentation packages for municipal review, insurance, or grant compliance.

Common Concerns

  • Hazard trees on project sites, jeopardizing new construction.

  • Vegetation clearance required before new builds.

  • Heavy debris piles and slash disposal.

  • Permitting and compliance concerns.

  • Liability for fire hazards left unmanaged.

  • Tight project deadlines.

Our Approach

  • Land Clearing & Equipment Ops: Tracked chipping, slash removal, hauling.

  • Defensible Space: Code-compliant clearances for new homes.

  • Fuels Reduction: Clearing hazardous vegetation before and during construction.

  • GIS & Mapping: Planning and documenting hazard removal.

  • Pile Burning (as needed): Efficient slash pile reduction.

Build safer, faster, and smarter. Partner with Alpine Forestry to keep your construction projects compliant and fire-resilient.

See the Alpine Forestry Difference.