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Articles, ideas and information for the Silviculture Industry—by the Silviculture Industry.

Let's talk about stashing

Let's talk about stashing

Let's talk about stashing

6 min read

How can I develop good ergonomic techniques for tree planting?

How can I develop good ergonomic techniques for tree planting?

How can I develop good ergonomic techniques for tree planting?

3 min read

Why don’t tree planting companies conduct criminal record checks for potential employees.

Why don’t tree planting companies conduct criminal record checks for potential employees.

Why don’t tree planting companies conduct criminal record checks for potential employees.

3 min read

Can I be held to a contract that lets me stay at a company and earn less than minimum wage?

Can I be held to a contract that lets me stay at a company and earn less than minimum wage?

Can I be held to a contract that lets me stay at a company and earn less than minimum wage?

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My employer pays me all at once at the end of the season, and claims I get a higher tree price this way. Is this okay?

My employer pays me all at once at the end of the season, and claims I get a higher tree price this way. Is this okay?

My employer pays me all at once at the end of the season, and claims I get a higher tree price this way. Is this okay?

2 min read

What should I do when Worksafe inspects my site?

What should I do when Worksafe inspects my site?

What should I do when Worksafe inspects my site?

5 min read

How to be a Good Guest in a Small Town

How to be a Good Guest in a Small Town

How to be a Good Guest in a Small Town

4 min read

Does Bear Spray Work?

Does Bear Spray Work?

Does Bear Spray Work?

3 min read

Do tree prices have to be stated before starting work?

Do tree prices have to be stated before starting work?

Do tree prices have to be stated before starting work?

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Can my employer post or share my personal production (trees planted) for others to see?

Can my employer post or share my personal production (trees planted) for others to see?

Can my employer post or share my personal production (trees planted) for others to see?

2 min read

What are the Principles of Respectful Conduct in Forestry

What are the Principles of Respectful Conduct in Forestry

What are the Principles of Respectful Conduct in Forestry

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An Industry Perspective from the Boots on the Ground

An Industry Perspective from the Boots on the Ground

An Industry Perspective from the Boots on the Ground

Danielle Lussier

4 min read

What has the silviculture industry done to address sexual harassment?

What has the silviculture industry done to address sexual harassment?

What has the silviculture industry done to address sexual harassment?

4 min read

How often are tree planting workers subjected to discriminatory abuse by their employer?

How often are tree planting workers subjected to discriminatory abuse by their employer?

How often are tree planting workers subjected to discriminatory abuse by their employer?

4 min read

What types of first aid services should be provided in a tree planting workplace?

What types of first aid services should be provided in a tree planting workplace?

What types of first aid services should be provided in a tree planting workplace?

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What kind of facilities can I expect to find in a tree planting camp?

What kind of facilities can I expect to find in a tree planting camp?

What kind of facilities can I expect to find in a tree planting camp?

3 min read

Am I required to wear a hardhat when I am tree planting?

Am I required to wear a hardhat when I am tree planting?

Am I required to wear a hardhat when I am tree planting?

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How much am I supposed to be paid if I am placed on alternate duties?

How much am I supposed to be paid if I am placed on alternate duties?

How much am I supposed to be paid if I am placed on alternate duties?

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Is a worker obligated to accept alternate duty or modified work when they are injured?

Is a worker obligated to accept alternate duty or modified work when they are injured?

Is a worker obligated to accept alternate duty or modified work when they are injured?

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Is my employer required to provide alternative duties or modified work if I am injured?

Is my employer required to provide alternative duties or modified work if I am injured?

Is my employer required to provide alternative duties or modified work if I am injured?

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