FIKA is developing an integrated approach to transforming residues from tree care and vegetation management activities into valuable materials and products, with a focus on the circular economy, traceability and environmental improvement.
From residue management to value creation
Tree care and vegetation management activities naturally generate branches, logs, wood chips and other woody materials. FIKA aims to move toward a more structured, local and circular approach to managing these materials.
A significant portion of the woody materials generated during operations could be better sorted, prepared, directed and recovered. This approach helps reduce resource waste while creating new opportunities for use.
ÉcoValorisation aims to establish an integrated process, from material reception to processing and distribution across different recovery pathways suited to each material’s nature and quality.
A structured resource recovery process
The approach is based on material separation, preparation, processing and traceability to maximize recovery potential.
Receiving and identifying wood residues generated by operations.
Separating materials according to their type, quality and potential recovery pathway.
Chipping, particle size reduction, material preparation and conditioning.
Processing and formulation according to the desired characteristics of each recovery pathway.
Directing materials toward value-added applications and suitable markets.
An integrated, scalable project with multiple processing pathways
The ÉcoValorisation vision is to develop a platform capable of adapting woody materials to several potential markets rather than relying on a single processing method.
Multiple pathways
Several processing and utilization options depending on the material.
Traceability
Tracking materials, batches, operations and quality characteristics.
Automation
Progressive control of critical operations and process parameters.
Scalability
An architecture that can be adapted to future processing volumes and market opportunities.
Multiple possibilities for a single resource
Preparing and classifying materials to create fractions suited to their intended applications.
Recovering value from certain organic fractions through a controlled and monitored process.
Combining and formulating prepared materials to develop products suited to specific applications.
Transforming materials into useful resources
Final products and their specifications will depend on testing, technical validation, regulatory requirements and market needs.
Materials formulated for specific horticultural applications following validation of the required characteristics.
Prepared and classified woody material fractions that can be directed toward various applications.
Reducing waste disposal by promoting reuse and local processing.
Progressive development of formulations based on desired characteristics and target markets.
An environmental, industrial and regional approach
Keeping more materials within productive cycles of use.
Promoting local solutions whenever technical and economic conditions allow.
Optimizing material movements and limiting unnecessary transportation.
Improving visibility into the origin, processing and destination of materials.
Integrating multiple operations and processing pathways into a cohesive system.
Developing control and compliance criteria suited to the products manufactured.
Supporting the development of new operational and technical skills.
Measuring results and progressively optimizing processes and practices.
The project is part of FIKA’s certified management system
ÉcoValorisation is designed to align with the quality, environmental and occupational health and safety principles already established within FIKA.
Quality
Process control, product quality control, traceability, nonconformity management and continuous improvement.
Environment
Environmental impact assessment, operational control, regulatory compliance, material recovery and performance monitoring.
Health and safety
Hazard identification, risk assessment, prevention, skills development, equipment management and worker participation.
A project structured in stages
The development of ÉcoValorisation follows a progressive approach to validate technical, regulatory, environmental and economic decisions before operations begin.
Studies and design
Defining requirements, scenarios, processes and design criteria.
Engineering and compliance
Capacity planning, permits, regulatory requirements and controls.
Implementation
Site preparation, equipment installation and integration.
Commissioning
Testing, training, performance validation and optimization.
Controlled public communication
This page presents the project’s overall vision. Detailed information regarding investments, suppliers, costs, financial arrangements, industrial parameters, specific capacities and technology choices is reserved for the relevant stakeholders.
FIKA ÉcoValorisation reflects the company's commitment to advancing responsible wood residue management and developing local, structured and circular solutions.