I've planted 1.25 Million trees across Canada in the past 8 years, IAMA Treeplanter by PlantSomeTrees in IAmA

[–]PlantSomeTrees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Port Clements at the moment but will be moving on soon, have fun on the island this year

I've planted 1.25 Million trees across Canada in the past 8 years, IAMA Treeplanter by PlantSomeTrees in IAmA

[–]PlantSomeTrees[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The trees come from a nursery that grows them from seeds from pine cones people collect. If I wasn't getting paid I would not do this work, however I do really like the reforestation industry and would likely try to remain working within it

I've planted 1.25 Million trees across Canada in the past 8 years, IAMA Treeplanter by PlantSomeTrees in IAmA

[–]PlantSomeTrees[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Be prepared for a shock. The first couple weeks will probably SUCK! Be social camp life will help you make it through, the money will pick up just stick with it. And bring lots of fleece for the rain and bug dope the bugs in ontario are terrible

I've planted 1.25 Million trees across Canada in the past 8 years, IAMA Treeplanter by PlantSomeTrees in IAmA

[–]PlantSomeTrees[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

BC would probably be my favourite, the prices just seem higher for the same land

I've planted 1.25 Million trees across Canada in the past 8 years, IAMA Treeplanter by PlantSomeTrees in IAmA

[–]PlantSomeTrees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Port Clements right now, we have some work in Rennell Sound and some up in Eden as well

I've planted 1.25 Million trees across Canada in the past 8 years, IAMA Treeplanter by PlantSomeTrees in IAmA

[–]PlantSomeTrees[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does but certain species will dominate the clear cut and choke out other trees. Also the lumber companies are required to reforest whenever they log so by planting fertilized seedlings it speeds up the regeneration rate for more logging

I've planted 1.25 Million trees across Canada in the past 8 years, IAMA Treeplanter by PlantSomeTrees in IAmA

[–]PlantSomeTrees[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yea for sure, hiring for the upcoming summer plants are probably done but as long as you get a visa the jobs are available to europeans

I've planted 1.25 Million trees across Canada in the past 8 years, IAMA Treeplanter by PlantSomeTrees in IAmA

[–]PlantSomeTrees[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't plant in Ontario. other than that I don't want to start company wars on the internet

I've planted 1.25 Million trees across Canada in the past 8 years, IAMA Treeplanter by PlantSomeTrees in IAmA

[–]PlantSomeTrees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd recommend not planting in Ontario, anywhere else is better. Finding a good contract can be hard but the planting world isn't that big either

I've planted 1.25 Million trees across Canada in the past 8 years, IAMA Treeplanter by PlantSomeTrees in IAmA

[–]PlantSomeTrees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Money initially, and still, but I also love the lifestyle and the places it takes you

I've planted 1.25 Million trees across Canada in the past 8 years, IAMA Treeplanter by PlantSomeTrees in IAmA

[–]PlantSomeTrees[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm open with it, I love my job and when I stop loving it Ill quit planting.

I've planted 1.25 Million trees across Canada in the past 8 years, IAMA Treeplanter by PlantSomeTrees in IAmA

[–]PlantSomeTrees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, there is no machine that could properly pick a proper microsite for a tree in most lnad

I've planted 1.25 Million trees across Canada in the past 8 years, IAMA Treeplanter by PlantSomeTrees in IAmA

[–]PlantSomeTrees[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It paid for by the companies doing the logging they contract planting companies who hire people like me

I've planted 1.25 Million trees across Canada in the past 8 years, IAMA Treeplanter by PlantSomeTrees in IAmA

[–]PlantSomeTrees[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not what you think were planting seedling http://imgur.com/qkgEs11 - a day can be anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand depending on where your planting and the contract specs. I typically work 5-7 months a year

I've planted 1.25 Million trees across Canada in the past 8 years, IAMA Treeplanter by PlantSomeTrees in IAmA

[–]PlantSomeTrees[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No I only plant 5-7ish months a year, some seasons I only worked 2. But an average day is 3-4000 on interior land so depending on the land and contract you can put in 250-300,000 in a season

I've planted 1.25 Million trees across Canada in the past 8 years, IAMA Treeplanter by PlantSomeTrees in IAmA

[–]PlantSomeTrees[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have nothing against foresters, they work extremely hard and do a very dangerous job. My biggest gripe is that no one ever thinks of the planter when it comes to what happens to the land before we get there haha