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Originally Posted by socialenemy69
Was wondering the same thing. I like camping and hiking, so throw in a little labour as well and it would have been a cool summer job and experience. But hanging out with a bunch of high hippies is not my thing.
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Not only will you have to deal with hippies, but there are a ton of fucking hipsters as well.
Yes, there is "hiking" and yes, there is "camping" but it isn't just "a little labour". It is hard-ass work. It is also a little dangerous and you are not hiking or camping in nice places.
It is also piece work, which means you only make good money if you are FAST...usually only the guys that have been doing it for 3-5 years make good coin. You are paid per tree and the type of terrain. The steeper the terrain, the more they pay per tree.....I am talking like 7-20cents/tree.
On average a noob can make $80-$150/day...pros can make $300ish a day. Like, I said...it is pretty rough work. You literally camp in dirt pits and injuries are prevalent.
On the plus side, a lot of companies hire on the spot. Fill an application out online and get phoned with a job offer the next day.
Wiki: "Based on statistics for British Columbia, the average tree planter: lifts a cumulative weight of over 1,000 kilograms (2,200 lb), bends more than 200 times per hour, drives the shovel into the ground more than 200 times per hour and travels over 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) with a heavy load, every day of the entire season. The reforestation industry has an average annual injury rate of approximately 22 claims per 100 workers, per year. It is often difficult and sometimes dangerous."
I know some people who have done it....some LOVE it, others HATE it. For the most part, people hate it.