I'm curious to know if you're able to own a house/pay a mortgage as a planter. If you do, where do you live? How do you make it work? Do you have other work in the off season or just take EI? I think being a full time planter with some cash side jobs in the off season and a house close to a ski resort would be a dream. Let me know if you're living the dream. I want to know if it's real.

Hello everyone! I’ve been thinking about starting tree planting for a while now since my brother does it in Quebec, but I’ve always wanted to work in Alberta or BC for the beautiful nature and hiking opportunities. My brother mentioned that it is not possible to work there as rookies since it is more challenging that in Quebec or Ontario, but after some research on Google and Reddit, I found that some places, called “rookie mills,” are open to beginners, so I’m still considering it.

Money isn’t my top priority—I’m mainly looking to get out of office work and enjoy the outdoors again, like I did in New Zealand last year, which was one of the best experiences of my life. As long that I can earn around $9k over three months, similar to what I’d make here, but even if I make a little less, I value the experience and being in a great camp with good people even more. I don’t mind the challenge; I actually think I grow the most outside my comfort zone. Since I’d be moving from Ottawa, I just want to know if it’s really worth it!

Any suggestion?

Hello guys! I’m from Spain and I received a few days ago an invitation to start the process for a working holiday visa. I would like to go around two months this summer and work in Canadá as a tree planter but I am not sure if I will get a work because I finish university the first days of June. I know that the season usually starts in may and ends in July (depending on the region). My question is if I will get hired by the companies if I arrive in June. Hope you can help me. Sorry for my english and greetings from Spain!!

Im planning on going on exchange for school and was wondering if i should stay through the summer month and tree plant considering i have planted the last two summers (in Ontario). Does anyone know of planting similar to Ontario/Canada tree planting in other parts of the world. Thank you!!!!!

Is anyone open to sharing their fitness watch data from planting?

Back when I planted these things didn't exist, and now that I have one, I'm so curious to know what my data would have looked like over the course of a day of planting (calories/distance covered/steps/HR). Given that I don't have a time machine (yet) the closest thing I can do is see what kind of numbers you folks still in the game are putting up.

Bonus points if you're a size L dude planting in the interior putting up ~3k days.

I have an 8 month block off of school from May to December. I want to go treeplanting again, but need to find work after and have heard about planters going into wildland firefighting after the spring season.

How should i go about this, are there any firefighting companies you recommend?

An email was sent out to all Coast Range planters from last season by the long time owner that he sold to Blue Collar and will be retiring. Interesting bit of news.

Hello all! My partner is an actor (non-union) and I was looking up how the union works and I thought WHY ARENT WE DOING THIS IN PLANTING?

Basically, there are non union and union jobs. Most actors start off doing non union work and get whatever the gig is. It doesn’t count towards your union shows so you can do however many you want. A union actor it sounds like cannot do non union work.

Then, there’s the union work. You have to have done 3 union gigs to be eligible to join. They will hold you to a higher standard, because you know what you’re doing, and you are paid more and all the benefits.

So, why can’t this be the case for planting? Don’t want to be part of the union? That’s fine. Go work for a rookie mill that exploits its workers. Or a tight run 6 pack with insane profit margins. Up to you. If you did want better accommodations, more safety, pension, an actual workplace… then you can join the union. The catch is you have to have 3 seasons, you don’t stash, you plant great trees, you’re a professional.

Finally, I think the union should run almost like a bank or roster of planters, with all their experience, production averages, specs preferences, availability and price. It would be an easy way for contractors to find high quality workers and then in turn you only let the absolute best companies in.

I must be missing something?? Prove me wrong! Cheers

I finished my 3rd year of planting and bush work this year. Ive always done the typical may to june summer contract then other bush work into the winter.

I was looking to plant a bit before the summer contract if possible in Canada. New brunswick? BC?

Im willing to go anywhere in Canada. I have never planted in BC though if that matters.

If there are any contracts...

What companies would you recommend?

What are the accomadations typically like for that time of year?

Hello, what is the name and size of the screw I need to remove handle on bushpro speed and hiballer spade. Thank you

Hey, I’m 19 years old looking to do some tree planting this spring or summer. I don’t have any connections with anyone in the tree planting business, but I’m looking for some companies to apply to and where to start? I’m not really sure what I should be looking for or where to start please let me know! (Canada B.C)

Hi all, Planting in the uk this winter, what bank apps would you recommend? From what I’m seeing they require a residential address and that I do not have! I’ve heard tell of Wise, not sure how it works as for getting paid. Thanks in advance🥾🌲

Hi guys, somebody heard about delta forest?

Hey everyone!

I’m going on my 7th year planting and would like a fresh start. Looking for a decent company that doesn’t undercut planters or have to much overhead about paycheques and what not. Been scammed out of to much money to keep up with the company bouncing

Hey guys, I'm making a fully automated google tracker for the upcoming season. All I would need to do is fill out a minimal google form and it will be imported to a google sheet to track the numbers and calculate things like portal to portal wage, planted hour wage, # of bag ups, time per bag up, daily averages and nets (# of trees, money, camp cost) etc.

Thinking maybe adding stat pay, vacation pay, taxes, etc. not sure if it's useful. If it is, imma need you guys to help with what percentages to use and stuff.

I want some input and ideas that you would love to see or track in a google sheet. What graphs would you like to see?

Thanks!

Besides having good tree prices, what are other attractive qualities that draw you to a certain company or make you stay with a certain company? What are some additional benefits you get that makes you feel appreciated? In addition to that, what are some reasonable things you would like to see companies offer to their planters?

Can some of you uk planters comment a few essential items you’d recommend for a winter season?

Hello all,

New planter here. Interested in tree planting have friends that planted in Victoria and Queensland that loved it. The work itself seems to fit my ethos and skillset. Just wondering if there any reputable companies based in WA that I can look into. Seems majority or over east. Thanks!

Made another fun vid this summer while planting in BC, check it out lol

https://youtu.be/NJD5F5NcOfA?si=KDEwGxmQQ5NBxQsp

Hi, 10 year vet here inquiring about potential work for the 2025 planting season. I’ve been told that there are excellent companies (Raven?, anyone else?) out of K-town that may prefer to hire or they exclusively hire work-from-home planters. I have my own vehicle and good references if needed!

Love the idea of planting out of Kelowna and just hoping to hear of potential opportunities. Thanks!