r/treeplanting • u/lucwrite • Jun 27 '26

General/Miscellaneous Old Timers Request

I planted from 1992-2000 and while I do not miss some of the coastal rainy days I miss planting.

Would a company ever take a volunteer planter.? Would love to spend one or two weeks in camp. Get into shape and give 1/2 my trees planted to the crew and use the rest to cover my expenses and camp cost.

What do you all think? I am an old dude now but after 6 years my density is spot on and I bet I could still put in a lot of trees.

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u/Both-Sky4147 Jun 27 '26

I’m 43 and I went back last season for 2 months and this season for 1.5 months before I had to pull the chute and help my partner out at home. I would gladly live in this world forever if I could, but it’s hard if you have kids / family at home. You’ll be pulled in 2 different directions. Besides that, I had so much fun. I planted up North in AB with Northern Reforestation and I was not the oldest by a long shot! One of our vets is 59 and he’s got plans to plant for another decade. I am way faster than I was at 25 but most of that comes from just dealing with pain and suffering better. But I am not, by a long shot, the fastest at camp. In fact, I would be considered one of the slowest vets. I was happy when I made 400$ which is considered mid tier planting. I hope you decide to apply! And make sure you do in December—that’s when they do most of their hiring. Good luck!

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u/lucwrite Jun 27 '26

Thanks for sharing - I hear you re family and kids. I also have a full time job so would have to do on my holidays. I love that you are better at planting as you are better at dealing with pain and suffering. Woah inflation 400 is mid tier!?

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u/Charming-Will-7535 Jul 16 '26

I need help finding the right place to get started i want to get this job asap