We believe it is important that planters come prepared for the season in all aspects. Planters need to be ready both physically and mentally to prevent missed days. Time loss impacts both the company as well as individuals. We encourage employees to be aware of their rights within the industry. Below are some resources to help ensure that everyone has a successful season.
Silviculture Employment Standards Act
Selkirk College Planting Information and Delia Robert’s Fit to Plant Program, this has an 8 week pre-season training program, a nutrition guide, a crash treeplanting program and lots of other good tips to prevent injuries and maximize time.
King Kong Reforestation – A forum with information about the industry as a whole and a place for planters and companies to communicate with each other- www.replant.ca or find them on Facebook
Bushpro – Supplier of planting equipment
Workwizer – Supplier of planting equipment
IRL – Supplier of planting equipment
Deaken Industries – Supplier of planting equipment
Domestic Peace – Northern Society for Domestic Peace
Total Physio – Total Physio
Keri Dunsmore – https://kdathletictherapy.ca/ – Physiotherapist in Quesnel that Torrent works with frequently.
BARK First-Aid – https://barkfirstaid.ca/ – Dog First Aid Resources
BCFSC Tree Planter Danger Tree Awareness Program – https://www.bcforestsafe.org/news/tree-planter-danger-tree-awareness/ – 1 hr training session on wild life / danger trees.