Forestry excavation
Forest road building, ditch work, and site prep in wooded terrain. Specialized machinery for demanding ground.
Where other contractors turn back, we keep going.
Les MultiBois Gilbert Inc. has specialized in forestry excavation for over 35 years. Based in Saint-Georges in the Beauce, our team works Quebec's most demanding woodlots: sloped ground, rocky soils, wet zones, and hard-to-reach parcels. With our Caterpillar 325 and its specialized attachments, we deliver durable work that makes your woodlots easier to harvest and manage, while respecting the forest environment.
Our offerings
Forest roads
Construction and maintenance of access roads to cut-blocks, built to carry heavy machinery.
Ditch & culvert work
Digging and maintaining forestry ditches and culverts for road drainage and infrastructure protection.
Site preparation
Cut-block site prep, stump removal, and post-harvest cleanup of landings and skid trails.
Hard-ground work
With our Caterpillar 325 and ripper attachment, we break through rocky and frozen ground that other crews refuse.
Forestry excavation takes experience, and we have it
Every woodlot is unique. Topography, soil makeup, canopy density, and the season all shape how the work is done. After more than 35 years in the field across the Beauce and Quebec, we know how to read a woodlot before the machinery even starts.
Léo Gilbert personally oversees every forestry excavation job, ensuring careful execution and a result that lasts. You are not dealing with a call centre, you are talking directly to the man who will be on your land.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best season to build a forest road?
Winter is often ideal for wet ground, since frozen soil bears machinery better. That said, we work in every season depending on your constraints and the state of the ground.
Do you work on private lots?
Yes. We work for private woodlot owners as much as for forestry contractors and municipalities.
Can your machinery reach sloped or rocky terrain?
Absolutely. Our Caterpillar 325 with ripper is built specifically for rocky, frozen, and steeply sloped ground.
Do you offer free quotes?
Yes. Reach Léo Gilbert at (418) 225-2230 or through our form for a free, no-obligation assessment.
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