VEGETATION MANAGEMENT

Vegetation Management and Right-of-Way Maintenance have emerged as  critical practices in effective infrastructure operations. From mowing to environmentally conscious herbicide applications to traditional line clearance work, ATCO offers a wide range of vegetation management services to effectively protect your infrastructure whether it be roadside, railroad, telcom or utility based. Our team of forestry professionals have decades of experience managing annual programs for utility and pipeline assets.  Their collaborative approach and tested vegetation control practices help improve operational efficiency, reduce risk and meet safety and environmental regulations while driving significant cost savings.

Our integrated vegetation management is also adaptive to any environment or jurisdiction. ATCO manages annual vegetation management programs across Alberta and Canada’s North — to maintain reliability and ensure the safety of employees and the public. We work on a range of land bases including densely forested and rural areas, private property, provincial crown land, federal reserves and national parks, as well as native grass prairie, boreal forests, mountains and cities. 

 ATCO understands the imperative of fostering strong, mutually beneficial partnerships with the many Indigenous communities whose lands we often conduct our business on,  and who we are privileged to serve. Our Vegetation Management practices foster a shared stewardship of the land with impacted communities, strive for minimal environmental impact, and are carried out with respect, transparency and trust.

Proven Success in Driving Significant Cost Savings Through:

• Economies of Scale: Due to the large-scale vegetation management program we maintain for our own service area, we strive to secure the most competitive rates from vegetation management contractors, which enables us to pass on these savings and efficiencies to our customers.

• Automated Processes: Our automated work planning and monitoring system enables our teams to assess inventory, plan herbicide applications, bundle work timelines, and collect detailed records with more accuracy and in less time. Over time, these efficiencies compound and drive significant reductions in your ongoing maintenance costs and operational risks. 

• Accountability to Regulatory Agencies: We defend our spend and are accountable to governing authorities to ensure that our own ratepayers receive efficient service and the lowest possible rates. These incentives require us to scrutinize every dollar spent, optimize our processes, and secure the lowest possible contractor service rates, which are all savings we like to share with our customers.