As Canada’s population continues to rapidly expand, it’s necessary to take over more and more forested areas to make room for necessary development. While land clearing is necessary, that doesn’t mean it has to be the slash and burn type clearing that was seen in the past. In fact, these days, there are a number of rather eco-friendly options for removing trees and clearing terrain.

Fort Nelson, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/07/2015 -- M & M Resources explains it is vital that we preserve as much as we can of the natural beauty in this country. Doing as little ecological damage as possible is part of building these days, now that we know just how badly things can get when the proper protocol isn't followed.

In the past, bulldozers were the most common method of clearing terrain, but these machines are terribly destructive. They tend to tear up the ground and leave scarring of the earth that lasts for years. Even smaller bulldozers can cause erosion which not only means that the land becomes essentially useless for growing over time, but can also cause issues for builders who need to ensure the stability of the area.

Conventional land clearing techniques kill everything on a piece of land and it is usually necessary to restore value to the area through expensive landscaping. The burning of debris and cuttings is also detrimental to the environment, but until recently, this was the most common method of getting rid of everything that was torn up by a bulldozer.

Forest Mulchers: A Better Way - Mulching in Calgary

For truly eco-friendly land clearing, a forest mulcher should be used. These innovative little machines allow you to clear areas of any size without causing permanent damage to the terrain. Instead of scarring and tearing the land up, mulch clearing offers a much better alternative to bulldozing an area.

Often, the actual building area is not as large as the area cleared. Once the building is in place, the area around it is able to return to nature, more or less. With mulching, this is possible, whereas more conventional clearing methods would require replanting of these areas. Instead, with the mulcher, you'll find that the land stays fertile, thanks to returning the plants to the ground in the form of natural compost.

The forest mulcher clears areas by shredding or chopping any trees, stumps or large plants into fine mulch and scattering it. This eliminates the need for cleanup and also turns the vegetation removed into something the earth can use, which is as environmentally friendly as you can get when it comes to construction. In addition, laying down a layer of mulch helps prevent erosion from removing the top soil, which is necessary for plant health.

Finding new ways to keep Canada sustainable and ensuring that our expansion of towns and cities is as friendly to the environment as possible is very important. With the right land clearing techniques, we can keep construction from being too hard on the land and encourage re-growth in areas that have been disturbed. The forest mulcher is just one way to do this.

Environmentally Friendly Land Clearing in Alberta Methods

In recent weeks, there have been a number of wild fires throughout the country due to dry heat and summer drought conditions. Reducing the amount of underbrush and small saplings would greatly decrease the fuel these fires need to thrive and spread. This makes it much easier to control fires once they do start. Mulch land clearing is an ideal solution to the problem as well as an eco-friendly option. The process involves mulching underbrush, then returning mulch to the ground where it helps to restore the soil. This method of clearing is more environmentally friendly than older methods of clearing like bulldozing and burning. This less invasive method of clearing underbrush can help reduce the risk of fire, with replenishing the earth's natural resources. Consequently, mulch land clearing is a win, win solution for property owners government agencies alike.

Reclaimed wells are those that have met the reclamation standards (see Reclamation Criteria for Wellsites and Associated Facilities on the Wellsite Reclamation Certificate Application Process page) and received a reclamation certificate from Alberta Environment and Parks for private or public lands, or were exempted from certification.

About M & M Resources Inc Reclamation Company in Alberta
Among those responding, the Eagle Ford represented the largest percentage of revenues (23%), followed by the Permian Basin and Niobrara/Powder River, both at 18%. Oklahoma/Kansas represented about 15%-plus of revenues, while 13% had most of their revenues tied to the Marcellus/Utica shales and 10% said their highest revenues were from the Bakken Shale.

M & M Resources Inc. is a privately owned company established in 2004. Mike Barrette and Mike Acko currently reside in Fort Nelson, British Columbia where their head office is. Equipment solutions including construction, land clearing, mulching right-of-way, geophysical seismic mulching/slashing, lease building, low bed trucking, hazardous waste hauling, sawdust hauling.

The mission of M & M Resources is to be the company of choice for the supply of any and all Oilfield Services. We want our clients to know that we will support our customers' needs and provide a quality of service like no other, and doing so in a safe manner. By anticipating and exceeding our customers short and long-term requirements, we expect to provide a superior service to the industry.

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Mining disturbance in Alberta's oil sands region has significant land impacts. Industry is legally obligated to reclaim all disturbed land to a productive state, and return it to the Government of Alberta. Mines are often in operation for decades and reclamation activities on these sites can subsequently take decades to complete.

Fort Nelson, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/09/2015 -- As the oil sands industry has matured, reclamation efforts are accelerating. As of December 31, 2013, about 82 square kilometers are under active reclamation, and significant investment by industry and government enables continual improvement in reclamation technology and techniques.

The oil sands underlie a 142,200 km2 area in northeastern Alberta. The oil sands surface mining area is limited to a 4,800 km2 region near Fort McMurray – 813 km2 was cleared, disturbed, or ready for reclamation as of December 31, 2013 (~0.2 per cent of Alberta's boreal forest).

About 82km2 is under active reclamation.

Industry has planted more than 12 million tree seedlings towards reclamation efforts.

80 per cent of the oil sands are accessible by in situ methods only (bitumen is separated from the sand underground and pumped to the surface).

In situ's land disturbance is 10 to 15 per cent of a similar sized mining operation and produces no tailings ponds.

Alberta's oil and gas well drilling rates are increasing, and a significant number of drilled wells are abandoned each year. Alberta Environment and Parks' reclamation program ensures that abandoned wells are reclaimed in a timely manner and have a land capability that is equivalent to pre-drilling conditions.

A sustainable development process ensures that oil and gas wells are reclaimed at the same time they are abandoned. This reduces the potential for land to remain unused or unusable due to the presence of unfavorable or adverse conditions. Reclamation and abandonment rates should be similar to prevent future liabilities associated with a build-up of uncertified wells.

This indicator shows the change in the number of oil and gas wells that have been abandoned and reclaimed each year from 1963 to 2012. Abandoned wells are those that have been permanently dismantled as prescribed by the Alberta Energy Regulator regulations (Directive 020: Well Abandonment Guide) and left in a safe and secure condition.

Reclaimed wells are those that have met the reclamation standards (see Reclamation Criteria for Wellsites and Associated Facilities on the Wellsite Reclamation Certificate Application Process page) and received a reclamation certificate from Alberta Environment and Parks for private or public lands, or were exempted from certification.

About M & M Resources Reclamation Company Alberta
Among those responding, the Eagle Ford represented the largest percentage of revenues (23%), followed by the Permian Basin and Niobrara/Powder River, both at 18%. Oklahoma/Kansas represented about 15%-plus of revenues, while 13% had most of their revenues tied to the Marcellus/Utica shales and 10% said their highest revenues were from the Bakken Shale.

M & M Resources Inc. is a privately owned company established in 2004. Mike Barrette and Mike Acko currently reside in Fort Nelson, British Columbia where their head office is. Equipment solutions including construction, land clearing, mulching right-of-way, geophysical seismic mulching/slashing, lease building, low bed trucking, hazardous waste hauling, sawdust hauling.

The mission of M & M Resources is to be the company of choice for the supply of any and all Oilfield Services. We want our clients to know that we will support our customers' needs and provide a quality of service like no other, and doing so in a safe manner. By anticipating and exceeding our customers short and long-term requirements, we expect to provide a superior service to the industry.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

M & M Resources discusses that since start of the year, almost half of the privately held oilfield service company owners in the United States have seen their work volumes slump by more than 25%, and nearly 60% are bracing for more reductions, according to Citadel Advisory Group.

Fort Nelson, BC -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/05/2015 -- The Fort Collins, CO-based investment banker conducted a survey between Aug. 11 and Aug. 28 of more than 500 owners and C-level executives of privately held oil and gas and affiliated industries. The "Mid-Year Checkpoint: Oilfield Rates & Costs," which was issued this week, compiles the responses to the survey.

More than three-quarters of respondents said they have reduced their rates by 10% or more since the start of the year, and 60%-plus expect to reduce their rates further to counter the decline in West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices.

"The early summer WTI head-fake above $60 provided some temporary optimism to many people in the business," said Citadel Managing Director Chris Frevert. "We wanted to see if the current down-leg into the $40s was putting additional pressure on service providers, and if so, how much and what was being done to weather the storm."

Citadel had conducted a similar survey in February, finding then that only 8% were feeling the effects of the price downturn. By August, all of the respondents were feeling the pain.

Asked what the average percentage rate reduction had been for the three largest customers since the downturn began, more than 25% said it was 16%; 21-25% said it was nearly 11% and 16-20% said it was almost 19%. The average rate reduction for 10-15% of those surveyed said they had cut rates by almost 33%, while about 10% said they had negotiated a 21%-plus rate reduction for their best customers.

"There is no more to give," said an executive who works for a Niobrara formation completions company. A respondent based in Oklahoma said, "Prior to the crash, oil companies added many requirements that added cost. No margins [are] left for our service company [and we are] really wondering, do oil companies intend to kill service company support system?"

Another respondent, who works in the Eagle Ford Shale, said, "I am proactively guiding my ship to as soft a landing as possible. This feels like the summer of 1986."

Asked in August where the price of WTI would be at the end of 2014, more than 80% of the respondents said it would be less than $55.00/bbl. Oil was trading at $45 at the end of the survey period.

"Any optimism that oil will make any meaningful recovery by year-end seems to be fading quickly for those in the trenches," Frevert said.

A similar downward trend is being reported in the workforce. Almost all (97%-plus) have laid off employees, and more than half of those responding said they expect more job cuts in the coming months.

"If oil drops to $36, I expect a 90-100% reduction" in the workforce, said a consulting company respondent.

As with the February survey, 70% of the respondents have been in business for more than 10 years.

"Most of these folks have been here before and have the knowledge and determination to ride this out," Frevert said.

In addition to questions about company demographics such as basin focus, revenue and workforce size, the survey also assessed company-driven cost reduction strategies and the end result of price reduction negotiations.

Among those responding, the Eagle Ford represented the largest percentage of revenues (23%), followed by the Permian Basin and Niobrara/Powder River, both at 18%. Oklahoma/Kansas represented about 15%-plus of revenues, while 13% had most of their revenues tied to the Marcellus/Utica shales and 10% said their highest revenues were from the Bakken Shale.

About M & M Resources Inc - Reclamation Company Alberta
M & M Resources Inc. is a privately owned company established in 2004. Mike Barrette and Mike Acko currently reside in Fort Nelson, British Columbia where their head office is. Equipment solutions including construction, land clearing, mulching right-of-way, geophysical seismic mulching/slashing, lease building, low bed trucking, hazardous waste hauling, sawdust hauling.

The mission of M & M Resources is to be the company of choice for the supply of any and all Oilfield Services. We want our clients to know that we will support our customers' needs and provide a quality of service like no other, and doing so in a safe manner. By anticipating and exceeding our customers short and long-term requirements, we expect to provide a superior service to the industry.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm