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Ask an Expert

Practical knowledge and real-world insights from BC’s silviculture experts.

Ask and you shall receive.

 

Got questions about life in the bush, safety regulations, job opportunities, or industry standards? Our experts have your back. Weekly Q&As, timely updates, and real-world experience on the topics that matter most in the field.

'Ask an Expert' Articles

This forum provides a venue for silviculture workers to find answers to questions about various industry issues. Whether it’s a technical question about first aid requirements or employment standards or a basic question about finding a job, our industry insider will provide an answer or find another expert who can.

Answers to questions will be updated weekly, along with short articles about important industry issues, and updates on seasonal topics.

Periods and Planting - A Helpful Guide to Menstruating in the Bush

Menstruating while planting can be challenging, but there are lots of ways to support yourself and make it a more comfortable experience.

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Policy Building Guidelines, Tools, & Resources

In my experience, I've noticed there is the written policy and then there is what actually happens; they are often different.

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Climate Change & Precarious Employment

What tree planters need to know about how extreme weather events could impact their season.

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10 Wildfire Safety Tips for Tree Planters

The 2023 tree planting season is underway during a very early and extreme wildfire season.

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A Breakdown of the Employment Standards Act and How it Relates to Silviculture Workers in BC

Being informed about the Employment Standards Act and Regulations can help workers navigate common workplace issues and concerns.

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Top 10 Tips For a Safe Trip to Work

Getting to a forestry worksite can involve driving long hours, new routes, and navigating logging roads. Getting there safely is essential.

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Preparing for the Unexpected: The Importance of Emergency Drills in Forestry

Successful rescue and evacuation of injured workers in forestry worksites require strong teamwork and careful preparation.

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Buckle Up because it's all about: Safety Audits

Understanding External Audits and Their Role in Ensuring a Safe Work Environment

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Can Hygiene & Bush Work Co-exist? Preventing Illness & Infection While Tree Planting

Warning: This article is not for the squeamish

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What Does it Mean to be 'SAFE Certified'?

In BC, most forestry companies are certified under the SAFE Companies Program administered by the BC Forest Safety Council (BCFSC).

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What is 'Life Administration' For Tree Planters?

This piece is dedicated to my younger self, who would have benefited greatly from having more support and a bit more of a plan.

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An Essential Tool for All Pet Owners: Pet First Aid Kits

Your pet first aid kit is a lifeline in a pet emergency.

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Tick Education For Dogs Owners

Ticks are carriers of several harmful diseases, including Lyme disease, and can move easily from dogs to humans.

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Preventing & Treating Heat Stroke in Dogs

Protecting our furry pals from heat stroke with education, prevention, awareness, and response.

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The Small Problem of Social Media Subjectivity

... and whether you can trust everything you read about employers or anybody.

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A Tree Planter's Life-Saving Hospital in Burundi

It was on a particularly sunny day that Jackson finally opened up to me about where he came from and why he was here. (Excerpt from Nahayo)

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These Are The Hands of The Tree Planters

Photographs by Rita Leistner / Stephen Bulger Gallery

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Choosing the Right Tree Planting Company

You are trying to see if the company’s values align with yours and if this workplace will be a good fit for you.

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10 Powerful Conflict Resolution Practices

We will not always agree with each other, and that is okay. Here are 10 practical tips for navigating conflict on, and off, the block.

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Block Bag Essentials

The spectrum of block bag contents ranges from potentially useless to thank god I packed this and everything in between.

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