Services for Municipalities

Wildfire, avalanche, and forest health challenges put enormous pressure on local governments and land managers. Alpine Forestry partners with municipalities to protect communities, watersheds, trails, and infrastructure through large-scale, science-backed land management.

Public Safety & Wildfire Readiness

  • Community Wildfire Risk Assessments — Large-scale evaluations of city, county, and public lands to identify fire hazards and prioritize treatment areas.

  • Fuels Mitigation Projects — Vegetation thinning, brush clearing, and hazard reduction around communities, powerlines, and infrastructure.

  • Defensible Space Programs — Implementation of fire-safe buffer zones for public buildings, schools, and facilities.

  • Wildfire Mitigation Planning — Multi-agency wildfire prevention and response plans tailored to Utah’s municipal and county needs.

Forest & Land Management

  • Forest Management & Restoration — Long-term management of public lands for resilience, biodiversity, and community safety.

  • Pile Burning — Controlled burning of woody debris for cost-efficient fuel reduction and forest restoration.

  • Erosion & Slope Stabilization — Soil protection and slope reinforcement following heavy treatments or fire events.

  • Trail & Recreation Area Maintenance — Clearing and upkeep of public trails, parks, and recreation corridors.

Avalanche & Multi-Hazard Assessments

  • Avalanche Hazard Assessments — Terrain modeling, risk mapping, and analysis for mountain towns, ski corridors, and county roads.

  • Forest-Avalanche Interaction Studies — Evaluations to balance forest health with avalanche safety.

  • Multi-Hazard Planning — Integrated wildfire, flood, and avalanche risk reduction strategies for communities in high-risk zones.

Mapping, Compliance & Reporting

  • GIS Mapping & Data Analysis — Detailed maps for project planning, hazard tracking, and grant reporting.

  • Aerial Drone Surveys — High-resolution imagery for progress documentation and public transparency.

  • Grant & Funding Support — Documentation, mapping, and reports for state and federal wildfire mitigation grants.

  • Compliance & Regulatory Reporting — Meeting state and NFPA wildfire management standards with professional reporting packages.

Equipment & Operations

  • Equipment Operations — Heavy machinery for clearing, chipping, and large-scale project execution.

  • Green Waste Management — Collection, chipping, hauling, and recycling of vegetation and debris.

  • Timber & Biochar Production — Turning treated material into usable wood products or biochar for soil enrichment.

  • Storm Damage Cleanup — Rapid response to clear downed trees, debris, and hazards from public areas.

Common Concerns

  • Public safety expectations after a major fire season.

  • Liability for unmanaged fuels, hazard trees, and public lands.

  • Limited budgets stretched across large acreages.

  • Expanding development into wildfire and avalanche zones.

  • Trail systems, recreation areas, and public access at risk.

Our Approach

  • Fuels Mitigation: Large-scale vegetation management to reduce wildfire hazards.

  • Forest Management: Long-term strategies for healthy, resilient public lands.

  • Trail Maintenance: Clearing, hazard reduction, and upkeep for safe public access.

  • Pile Burning: Controlled disposal of slash and debris to reduce fuel loads cost-effectively.

  • Avalanche Hazard Assessments: Terrain analysis and modeling for mountain communities.

  • GIS & Aerial Mapping: High-tech risk mapping and data for city and county planning.

Partner with Alpine Forestry to protect your community, maintain public lands, and meet fire safety standards. Together, we can keep Utah’s forests and people safe.

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