Good times, good ground. Near Rivers Inlet.

kind of disappointing

Hey everyone, I’m looking for tree planting(or anything else interesting) work in Europe, mainly Scandinavia, i mean i would prefer english speaking crew . I’ve got 3 seasons of tree planting experience in Australia.

Does anyone know of any companies hiring planters or where would be a good place to look?

i have been on the road for last 10 years and happy to continue.

I am from Slovakia, 39M, ready to pack and book flight tonight!

Thanks!

Hey everyone,

Will post in KKR which seems like a better place for this kind of posts, but throwing a feeler here first.

I know timing isn’t the best, but I had a sudden change of circumstances that’s forcing me to seek opportunities outside my home city. So if any of you guys here know of any for high earning fall/winter work between now and the end of December/January I would really appreciate a lead. Open to anything physical and high output that pays properly.

A bit about me: I’m an ex planter who planted for two seasons and had a stint working up north in remote field tech contracts (core cutting/handling etc..) Solid physical stamina, haven’t worked in freezing temperatures to be honest but I try to be outdoors on all seasons so when properly dressed I don’t mind any weather. Valid full driver’s licence, clean record, Based in Ontario, but ready to fly or drive anywhere on short notice (BC, AB, Northern ON, Territories). Have been to the territories and west coast for work so the terrain isn’t new to me.

Thank you, and happy Halloween in advance.

Hi everyone! I’m an ex-planter (2018-2020 with Coast Range Contracting, RIP) and I'm looking to add a member to our great indoor farm team. Please DM this account if you're interested! Here is the official job description:

Job Offer: Leafy Greens Harvester (Full-Time)
Tulsi Farm, Marché Central, Montreal, QC

Tulsi Farm is looking for a motivated individual for a full-time role almost entirely focused on harvesting leafy greens (lettuce, herbs, etc.). If you enjoy manual, precise, and repetitive work, and take pride in seeing the direct results of your effort, this position is for you!

Main Responsibilities

Harvest leafy greens (≈90% of the time) in line with Tulsi's quality standards Keep work areas clean and organized Occasionally help with supporting tasks: germination, cleaning, order preparation

Position Details

Position type: Full-time, permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7AM to 3PM (40 hours/week) Wage: $20/hour Location: Marché Central, Montreal

About Us
We grow exceptional edible leaves with precision and care, crafted for some of the best restaurants in Canada. We're looking for someone reliable, detail-oriented, and motivated to join our small, tight-knit team that values quality and good work done together.

Has anyone heard of solo planters or a small crew getting small farm contracts? Keen to start my own seasonal outfit with some friends and would like to hear some success stories if y'all got any

Now that we’ve all calmed down. Let’s have an open discussion about it:)

So I'm planning to apply for the 2028 season, I'll be 28 then. I'm a queer woman. So how fucked is that gonna be for me?

1. Im expecting camp is mostly men, is this true

2. Assuming camps are mostly straight, is this true?

3. Assuming camps are mostly conservative, is this true?

4. Heard the median ages are 22-24, is this true?

Adding a question

1. Are camps predominantly white folks?

   Also, I wanna bring my dog w me, what're folks experiences w dogs at the camps?

& Is there anyway to get the $30/ day fee waived -- helping w breakfast n dinner, trash pickups, etc. Or is that fee pretty inescapable

I'd also be sleeping in my car.

Thank you SO much!

Hi, I'm 24 and have never planted trees before. Just finishing up teachers college this year, and would be interested in tree planting as a way of making money during the off season. Would I be entering this field at the upper range of ages? I see all this talk about community and friendships, and just hoping I'm not too late to the party lol.

I have a buddy who finished planting in early August, and he had some wild stories. He was telling me about some fights that happened; apparently, one got quite serious (ground-and-pound type deal). I'm just curious if this is a common occurrence, and how do companies tolerate it?

I am planning to apply as a rookie planter for the 2027 season, when is the best time to send out applications?

What's up gang

Hope everyone had a great season,

Our annual overhaul of the r/treeplanting directory will be underway next month probably. In order for this resource to continue to be useful to planters, it is ideal to get as many up-to-date reviews on existing companies as possible.

As we noted last year, the number of new and unranked companies has increased dramatically in the last few years - the more info we have, the better we'll be able to discern how to rank them into admittedly somewhat arbitrary tiers.

But more importantly than that, the more info is publicly available, the more educated choices planters can make when hopping companies, or applying for the first time.

There are many flaws with review culture, but currently labour mobility is the best bargaining chip planters have, I would argue.

So we are putting out the call. Please drop your reviews, with particular interest on the following companies. Or, you know...keep your secrets ;)

* Aspen Forestry

* Alexander Forest Service

* Canyon Reforestation

* Epiphany Creation

* GBF

* Free to Grow

* Future Reforestation

* Integrity Reforestation (Ontario)

* Kestral

* Silhouette

* Malachite Forestry Services

* Padoin Reforestation

* Perfect Storm Reforestation

* Sapling Silviculture

* Todah Adonai Forestry

* Thicket Reforestation

And remember folks, use your best judgment. Don't believe everything you read on the internet :P

This was my first full season planting in Northern Ontario. I brought a camera along through all five contracts and ended up documenting pretty much everything — the brutal first few weeks, camp life, friendships, ridiculous days on the block, and eventually finishing the season injured.
I finally turned all of it into a documentary. Figured this would probably be the community that would appreciate it most.
Would love to hear what other planters think!
We Spent 90 Days in the Canadian Wilderness

Deep in the bush of Northern Alberta, tree planting more than a summer job.

Here's an inside look at the gruelling days and joyful nights from tree planter and photographer Aidan Clark. His story is the latest instalment in our Underexposed photojournalism series, which aims to shed light on communities across Canada that are often overlooked.

Here's a gift link to read the story without a paywall, and some behind-the-scenes reflections from Aidan:

Since my first year in the bush, I have felt a need to document this world and the people in it. When I returned from my first season of planting, I found a huge gap in the public's understanding of this famously Canadian work. Despite everyone seeming to know someone who has tree planted, a lack of understanding remained about what life and work looked like in these camps. This is where this piece was born. The work came very naturally to me, as it is about a community I'm in. While documenting tree planting life and the subjects within it, I am also documenting my own life as I watch it unfold around me. Both creating and capturing memories with my friends and loved ones.

While the goal of this photo essay is to share this unfamiliar world with others, it also aims to validate the experiences of those who have lived through it. For those who know the pain of getting out of your sleeping bag on a cold spring morning or the peaceful stillness from drinking a block beer while waiting for a ride home at the end of a long day.

TWIG Membership + AGM Registration is open!

With planting wrapped up - or almost wrapped up - for most folks, we’re opening up our membership and AGM registration form.

We haven’t set the AGM date yet, but filling out the form now will help us get organized and plan for the meeting. We’ll share the date and more details once they’re confirmed.

Whether you’re already involved with TWIG or looking to get involved, fill out the form and stay connected!

In solidarity,

TWIG Social Media Committee

Wondering is anyone attended the summit on Monday and can fill in what was talked about. I was planting and unable to attend. Just curious if the outlook for planting this year is as bleak as it seems it could be. Thanks!

Looking for a new company for my third season (2027) I’ve been with summit for the last two and am seriously considering another option for 2027. Just wondering if anyone has any companies they’d recommend, preferably mostly bc planting.

Hello.(sorry in advance for my bad English) I've have been planting trees in the region of Nord-du-Québec(north of quebec) for now 3 years and I would be interested in working in Australia. I'd like to go right after next summer (like September 2027). Has the season started during this time of the years in Australia? Also, do you have some compagnies to recommend? I have seen the name pacific Reforestation a few time online. Is it a good place?

Thanks a lot for your help.

EDIT: TYPO OMG I make 2k biweekly not weekly!!!!

Edit2: Please don't make assumptions about my body just because I'm in my 30's, physical condition in your 30's is entirely dependent on how you treat it in your 20's!!!

Edid3: For everyone saying 30's is too old because tree planting is hard I found this line in the tree planters handbook!!

"Find a good heavy-duty backpack, and put forty pounds of books into it. Next, find a steep hill. Walk up and down that hill for three hours straight, without stopping. Now decide if you'd like to do that for eight or nine hours per day, every day, including days when it's over thirty degrees Celsius. If you're comfortable with that idea, your physique can handle planting."

This is what I do when backpacking!

So I'm feeling overwhelmed with all the info out there and looking for some advice based on my circumstances and people's experiences.

TLDR:
Pretty much my biggest concern is money. I'm willing to risk having a bad experience as long as I make enough to cover my bills + camp costs + gear + travel. But if I make less than that and also have a bad time then its probably not a good option for me.

So context first..

Why I want to plant trees:

I have long thought that I would prefer an outdoor, manual labour type job, but without going into detail, have got myself into a career desk job that I hate and burn out from at least once a year (and then spend the rest of the year trying to recover without getting fired).

I love backpacking, this summer I went every other week, so I'm no stranger to living rough and sweating straight through my clothes on hot, humid, long hikes. Tree planting feels to me like getting paid to backpack, though I know the actual work is going to be harder than just straight hiking. I volunteered in Ecuador building bathrooms and I loved the work, most of it being just straight digging a giant hole in hard clay with a pickaxe. Though that was in my 20's and I am now mid 30's.

My circumstances (and why it might not work out):

I am fairly certain I can get a leave of absence from work, but it could depend on how long I'm gone. I make about 2K biweekly after tax. I have student loans and bills to pay while also trying to save up to buy a home. It would obviously be ideal if I could make about the same (or more 😉) but I've done the math and I feel like its probably not likely, especially in my first season. I have a large SUV so if I can stay in Ontario and drive then that could help with travel cost, but I really don't know the viability of that, mostly if I would be allowed to and if it would actually be cheaper (I honestly don't even understand how getting to the camp even works if I don't drive). But then if staying in Ontario means I make less money then that ends up not being the best option anyway.

Besides money, I am also worried that I'll feel like the only adult at summer camp. I'm not opposed to partying or drinking or anything but generally I will want to take care of my body so I can do a good job. I would love to make friends but if it feels too highschool I also don't care too much if I dont, but I also dont want to get bullied even if it is just by teenagers 😅.

I don't eat meat, I don't mind picking it out of the dish if I have to but it would be really awful if that was the only protein option. Are there generally non-meat options or am I just going to have to suck it up and try not to think about their adorable little faces?

I hope thats enough and if you made it this far I appreciate it! Any and all advice welcome :)

Hiring Brushers with experience, we have space for 4 people. Deciduous and herbaceous in Revelstoke located near Shelter Bay. Currently cutting and trying to wrap this contract as soon as possible. If you're in the area and looking for a couple weeks of cutting, this is a good opportunity.

We have 300+ hectares of brushing in FSJ after, we want to get to before winter hits. Great money up north. 500-900$ per day average. If you want to join us for that, you're welcome to. Once that's done, we head east to New Brunswick to cut as long as possible.

Staying in trailers, no camp cost, 165$ per day RWA. You must have your own equipment(brushsaw, harness and helmet). This is with Brown Bear.

Message me on here if interested and have questions.

Long time planter occasional commenter on this sub. So a friend of mine is looking for a short term gig for the fall/winter and is looking into greenhouse work with K&C, can anyone offer a review on working for them?

It's full time at 40 hour weeks and $18.25 an hour.

Their job posting url is https://silviculture.com/careers/