Heritage Reforestation Inc. (HRI), established in 1997, a leader in the Canadian Silviculture industry, showcasing reliable and professional services relating to large- or small-scale silviculture. Silviculture at HRI includes every step of the forest management system ie land preparation, planting, thinning, spraying etc. HRI’s accomplishments are discussed in the following article.
Planting in excess of 30 million trees annually and employing more than 500 people, their work covers more than 15,000 hectares of Canadian soil.
HRI is constantly challenging themselves to provide top-quality results for their clients while ensuring their workers benefit from a safe, rewarding, and profitable employment experience.
In short, they are the go-to professionals that take care of all the reforestation needs for a wide range of forest managers, government agencies, private landowners, sawmills, mine operators, conservation authorities, forest license holders, and more.
What Heritage Reforestation Inc. Does
There is no job too big or too small for the professional team at HRI. They even provide free quotes, allowing prospective clients to get a feel for the value of the services HRI provides.
Heritage Reforestation Inc. acknowledges that they have been regarded as a powerhouse in the industry and recognizes it takes significant effort to stay there. HRI takes on a plethora of different tasks, to broaden their diverse skill set including:
• Site Preparation
Heritage Reforestation Inc. understands that land destined for tree planting isn't automatically ready from the get-go. Therefore, the company takes pride to prepare the site efficiently and effectively with modern machinery.
HRI specializes in BRACKE disc trenching using the most sophisticated equipment the forestry industry has to offer. Their clients revel in their disc trenchers (both the two-row and three-row applications) thanks to their ability to set accurate hydraulic pressure levels on the soil for perfect ground penetration.
By adhering to Sustainable Forestry Practices, using company-owned equipment, and their skilled operator’s Heritage Reforestation Inc. provides the highest level of site preparation services available.
Recently, HRI crews
disc trenched a block in Alberta, showcasing the crew’s expertise and professional, safe machine handling.
• Tree Planting
Tree planting, naturally, is at the heart of what Heritage Reforestation Inc. does. According to their management team it is "one of the most difficult yet gratifying jobs."
Heritage Reforestation Inc. believes that nature-based solutions like planting trees are giving the earth a fighting chance at combating human-inflicted climate change by regulating water levels, absorbing greenhouse gases, cooling cities, and protecting shorelines from erosion.
HRI's efforts are enhancing our environment and the economy by
supplying jobs for hundreds of people and fortifying water quality, controlling soil erosion, providing habitats for many species, and promoting biodiversity.
Heritage Reforestation Inc. Explains How Expansion Is Proving Necessary
With the Spring Plant season starting May 1, 2023, and lasting until around July 15, 2023, HRI is continuing to invest in their staff, equipment and facilities to enhance their offerings. Providing a better service level in a shorter timeframe.
A lot has changed within the company ahead of the Spring Plant, such as:
• Investing In New Equipment
The decision to invest in the new equipment came as the management team began to realize the demand for their services was out growing their current fleet. HRI invested in a 2021 Tigercat 635, adding to the current arsenal which now includes three units with three-row disk trenchers and two units with two-row disk trenchers.
• A New 10,000 Square Foot Shop
With the current rate of growth Heritage Reforestation Inc. decided to invest in a new 10,000 square foot shop.
Not only does the building feature welding and milling capabilities, but it also boasts three heavy vehicle hoists. Why? So the in-house mechanics can service, repair, and maintain company-owned equipment minimizing down-time which is crucial in a seasonal business.
All HRIs logistics are handled in house with their own fleet of trucks.
• Greenhouse Facility on The Horizon
While still under construction, the on-site greenhouse will be a welcome addition for Heritage Reforestation Inc. filling an ever-growing demand gap within their local community for seedlings.
Saving the Planet, One Tree at a Time
Through continued dedication, professional work ethic, and client partnerships, HRI is helping combat climate change, protecting the environment and ensuring a sustainable future.
