On utilizing Bear Slashing for Wildfire Prevention Measures
"As with anything of this nature FPD (Forest Protection Division) is on a steep learning curve, but with the patience, understanding, and valuable suggestions of your equipment operators, slashers and supervisor, we managed to achieve the results we were looking for in the timelines given."
Barry Coleman
Wildfire Ranger II, Alberta Sustainable Resource Development
On the Effectiveness of the “The Bull”
“He drove into it (tree), got rid of the stump completely, ate the tree up and spit it out. It really is amazing.”
Gordie Mock
Pipeline Inspector, Suncor
“He’ll chew anything. Anything. And he’s very fast and economical, one pass and he’s done. You’re ahead of the game economically.”
Tom Bremner
EnCana
“This is exactly what we need.”
Phil Marceau
Construction Supervisor
On Mulching of Seismic Lines
“There is less environmental damage than with the cats ... its quite safe for the people following behind. There’s very little debris left on the line ... lines are very hard to identify or even find, whereas a cat leaves a big scar on the land.”
Jeff Hadford
Field Consultant
“We can get into areas sooner, you end up with a much nicer job ... The quality of his people is extremely high.”
Keith Moore
Project Manager, Veritas DGC
On Mulching versus Burning
“You don’t have to come back later to do the bush and burn it, which now the RM’s (Rural Municipalities) don’t want us to burn in the winter.”
Ryan Haughian
Construction Consultant, Husky
“The lines are a lot cleaner for work. On your lines you don’t have piles that are burning and smoldering. You can utilize the whole area of your lease.”
Dan Hommy
Nexen
On Safety
“Danny Dion has run quite a professional operation. His people are well versed in safety, they follow the safety guidelines to the letter."
Jeff Hadford
Field Consultant
On Working with Local Communities
“The impact on the environment was minimal. Bear Slashing was more than happy to work with the local communities. They offered opportunities for employment.”
Yvonne Walsh
Community & Business Development Officer
“I have to compliment Danny. He has done some great, great training and work with some of the aboriginal groups.”
Jeff Pardee
NE Aboriginal Business Association
On Commitment
“Bear Slashing has been real good, excellent service, machines are excellent, very few breakdowns and 24 hours notice we have equipment.”
Ryan Haughian
Construction Consultant, Husky
“If Danny says he’s going to have machines there the next morning, it’s there.”
Tom Bremner
EnCana