Lower Valley Energy Pipeline Clearing

Terra Firma was contracted by local energy provider Lower Valley Energy to remove all timber and biomass in preparation of a natural gas pipeline. The sensitivity of the site necessitated the management of a small excavation footprint. In most situations Terra Firma managed cutting and removal crews to receive materials at designated landings. The woody mass was processed by a 1000 horsepower Morbark 4600 EL grinder and either shipped directly to local markets or left on the ground for site reclamation.

Food Pilot Program

In 2007 a partnership with 1% for The Tetons and the Teton Conservation District resulted in a successful pilot project involving community restaurants, a school and a grocery store. Food waste and other organic non-recyclables were sorted and composted resulting in a large quantity of material diverted from the landfill while creating a locally produced, value added product.

Demolition of Vail Corperation Golf Clubhouse

Terra Firma was contracted by Shaw Construction on the Vail Corporation Golf Clubhouse. To achieve the deconstruction goals of diverting waste from the landfill, the original clubhouse was deconstructed by hand. The material from the building was source separated to be recycled or reused on-site.

Little Snake River

Terra Firma Organics was contracted by the Little Snake River Conservation District to complete a Forest Stewardship Contract. The goal of the project was to remove encroaching subalpine fur from aspen stands. This clearing produced a biomass product to be used for local bioremediation projects and increased the health of the forest.

Private Land Clearing

Terra Firma was hired by CET Technologies to produce a mulch grade product and hog fuel material from a land clearing project. This private land clearing project was initiated for both fire safety concerns and to improve site esthetics. The processed material was a low value aged battle kill lodge pole pine.