I have been involved in the silviculture industry for the past 33 years. I started my career as a rookie in the summer of grade 11 and have planted in all corners of the province. I moved on to a Foreman role in 1993 with Blue Collar Silviculture, where I ran large crews for many years. Following being a Foreman, I stepped up to supervise and continued to run big planting camps in Cariboo. I started Torrent Silviculture in 2007.
Planting has been my life. It has given me the freedom to pursue all my other interests for the last thirty-some years, including skiing, school, and spending a lot of time in the mountains of BC, where I still get my enjoyment and happiness today.
I hold high expectations for myself and my employees and try to provide the best working environment possible in the industry. I strive to be an industry leader in silviculture and pass on my career to future generations.
Hi, my name is Kevin and I have been working with Davin since the beginning of Torrent off and on as the primary camp and quad guy. Wherever there is a problem or maintenance required that’s where I’ll be. I now work year round for Torrent between the planting program, maintenance guy and Torrent’s logging operations throughout the winter. Born and raised in Horsefly BC, I now live in Quesnel BC with my lovely wife. During my time off I enjoy spending quality time with my wife, fly fishing, sledding and motorbiking.
Hey y’all,
I’ve been with Torrent for ages doing a wide array of projects throughout the seasons. Planting, brushing, and beetle probing are my favorite work activities. In my downtime I love hanging with my dogs enjoying outside in a non-work way, skiing, and drinking too much coffee.
I’m looking forward to another amazing season in 2025, see you out there!
My name’s Misha, I’ve been involved in Silviculture for the past 18 years, 10 happily with Torrent where I also take part in post planting jobs. I started planting in the prairies & the following year made it to the forests of B.C where nowadays I work the springs, summers, and falls.
I’ve also planted in Ontario, & overseas in the U.K. & Australia. Planting has given me the opportunity to see many places and meet countless great individuals. I bring a strong work ethic, experience, & always strive for success in myself & others to reach their goals.
In my spare time I enjoy exploring the outdoors, travelling, hiking, playing sports, and skiing the winter away where I reside in Revelstoke. I’m excited and looking forward to what the 2023 season has to bring. Happy planting folks!
My name is Claudio Espinoza and I have been tree planting for over 20 years and have 15 years foreman experience all over BC and Alberta. I spend my planting seasons coastal planting in the early spring/fall and being a foreman for Torrent in the BC interior. Working outdoors, building comradery and sharing good times are what I find are the best parts of tree planting. In the off-season I work with native groups around the Kamloops area and enjoys spending time with my dog Lola.
Experience: 2010-11 planting. BC and Alberta, 2011-19 crew boss. BC and Alberta, Coastal fall planting throughout the last 10 years, 2020-21 Supervisor – BC and Alberta. I spend my winters at our home in Nicaragua, with my wife and five dogs . Sailing surfing, living.
Paul Berg – Crew Boss
George Momchilov – Crew Boss
Gordon Ley – Crew Boss
Tom Kasper – Crew Boss
Ashley Wager – Cook
My name is Laurie and I am the Supervisor for Torrent Silviculture. I have been working in various aspects of the forestry industry for the past 19 years and have been working with Torrent for the past 15. I have worked all over BC and spent a couple summers in Alberta. I am a hardworking person dedicated to making life as a planter as straightforward as possible.
I now spend most of my time off in Salmo, BC with my two children (12 and 14) biking, skiing, snowboarding, playing in the woods with our dogs and going on adventures.
My name is Kilty Elliott. I will be running a 9 pack with Torrent Silviculture this season. Tree planting is what brought me out West 7 years ago and has provided me with the financial stability I need to travel, ski new mountains, and live the life that makes me happy. I believe that your success as a tree planter is a reflection of your work ethic. The more you put into this job, the more you will get out of it. I’m really looking forward to working with my crew this season while having a fun and lucrative season.
Jaze Sorensen – Crew Boss
Eliza-Jane Kitchen – Crew Boss
David Naysmith – Crew Boss
Elijah Semeniuk – Crew Boss
Mandy Corbiere – Cook