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The Cache Knowledge Base

The Cache
Knowledge Base

The Cache is an online resource created by and for the silviculture industry. The Cache seeks to share wisdom, experience, and culture generated by our community.

We are always adding fresh new content to the site. You can sort or search for what you are looking for here. 

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How to be a Good Guest in a Small Town

Jordan Tesluk

Good relationships with local communities don't happen by accident. Learn about things you can do to make these relationships stronger.

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Does Bear Spray Work?

Jordan Tesluk

While the risk of being attacked by a bear remains very low for tree planters, it remains important to be prepared to respond properly in the case of a dangerous encounter. Some workers choose to carry bear spray with them while working, and some companies have made this mandatory for their workers.

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What kind of ticks transmit Lyme Disease?

Jordan Tesluk

Lyme disease can cause serious health problems. Learn about which ticks carry the bacteria that causes this disease.

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Do tree prices have to be stated before starting work?

Jordan Tesluk

Answer: Yes. The Ministry of Labour has stated that piece-rate prices must be communicated to workers before work begins. This prevents...

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

Jordan Tesluk

Numbers are a hot topic in planting work, but your personal production is your own business only.

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What are the Principles of Respectful Conduct in Forestry

Jordan Tesluk

Learn about the Principles of Respectful Conduct in Forestry, how they are used in the sector, and how they can be used within organizations

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An Industry Perspective from the Boots on the Ground

Don’t lose your roots; know your basics and fundamentals but look forward and look to improve, even if it seems daunting.

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What has the silviculture industry done to address sexual harassment?

Jordan Tesluk

The silviculture industry has made strides in addressing sexual harassment, but challenges remain.

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

Jordan Tesluk

No amount of discrimination is acceptable, and efforts to prevent it are ongoing. Learn more about worker protections in the industry.

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

Jordan Tesluk

First Aid Requirements for Tree Planting Workplaces: Essential Safety Standards

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

Jordan Tesluk

Essential Facilities in Tree Planting Camps: What Workers Should Know

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

Jordan Tesluk

Learn when head protection is required for tree planting and which helmets offer the best safety for your work environment.

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Got something to say? We want to hear it. Contribute to The Cache by submitting your content ideas!

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© WFCA 2023

Members of the Cache project team are grateful to live, work, and be in relationship with people from across many traditional and unceded territories, covering all parts of the land known as British Columbia, Canada. We thoughtfully offer this acknowledgement recognizing that reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples' is a commitment we all share as Canadians. We are grateful to live on this land and are committed to reconciliation, decolonization, and building relationships in our communities and workplaces. Land acknowledgements are one small step towards reconciling the relationships between settlers and Indigenous Peoples, in Canada. Colonialism is a current and ongoing process. Being mindful of our participation is another step on the path of healing. Learn more about land acknowledgements and moving beyond them here: https://native-land.ca/resources/territory-acknowledgement/

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