Leading the way in Canada’s silviculture industry, we are the first to introduce the Swedish-made Bracke Forest 24.a mounder. This advanced scarification technology ensures high-quality site preparation across Alberta’s forests, creating the best possible start for tomorrow’s trees.
YEAR-ROUND services
summer mounding
Our summer fleet includes three John Deere 748H skidders equipped with Bracke Forest 24.a mounders. Each unit is fitted with flotation tires to minimize soil impact. On average, we produce 1,000 –1,800 mounds per hectare and cover approximately 15 hectares per day.
winter RIPPER plowing
our work in action
“Operating since 2016, we’ve grown into Alberta’s leading site preparation contractor, and are known for scarification excellence with a stellar health and safety record.”
~ Larry Zeller ~
mounder features
wheels
Two 3-pronged mattock wheels penetrate and lift mineralized soil, creating evenly spaced mounds calibrated to machine speed. Each mound suppresses competing vegetation while the accompanying divot collects water, ensuring optimal conditions for tree seedling establishment and long-term growth.
arms
Engineered for flexibility, the mounder’s laterally articulated arms move seamlessly around obstacles. A new hinge design provides superior lift height when reversing, with the added ability to lift arms independently when needed. Combined with load-sensing hydraulics, the result is smooth, efficient, and effortless operation.
controls
Each mounder is sensor-equipped, transmitting wheel data directly to the in-cab control system. With eight operating profiles available, the operator can adjust performance to match site conditions and ensure optimal planting spots. The system also provides detailed tracking of mound counts per cutblock and machine hours worked.
ADVANTAGES OF MOUNDING
Reference from A Guide to Mounding, Natural Resources Canada
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why choose us
QUALITY
Our commitment to the highest standards ensures top-quality results for every project. This not only reinforces client confidence and trust but also enhances our reputation while advancing the silviculture industry as a whole.
VERSATILITY
Conditions change—and so do client needs. That’s why we step up with flexible solutions, ensuring every project is completed to the highest standard, no matter the challenge.
EXPERIENCE
With a team of highly trained operators, we provide timely and efficient execution across all cutblocks. This commitment ensures clients receive the highest value in productivity and long-term return.
ABOUT US
After more than 30 years of global consulting experience in the oil and gas industry, we shifted our focus in 2016 to meet the growing demand for forestry site-preparation operations in Alberta. Our first step was the purchase of a Caterpillar D8R dozer, which we put to work in winter scarification.
With that experience in place, we expanded into year-round operations. For our first summer season, we acquired a skidder/mounder unit but quickly found it did not meet our standards. We upgraded to a John Deere 748H skidder outfitted with a Bracke 24.a mounder — a decision that set the foundation for our growth.
By 2019, we had expanded with a second mounding unit and a Caterpillar D8T dozer. In 2021, we added a third mounding unit to our fleet. Today, we continue to grow with confidence and proudly serve clients across Alberta with efficient, high-quality site-preparation services.
operations
Larry Zeller
780-913-6660
operations@lze.ca
administration
Felice Zeller
780-914-8306
admin@lze.ca
PO Box 3137
Spruce Grove, AB
T7X 3A5
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