Western Forestry Contractors’ Association Rumour Mill RoundUpDate 12 June 2020 Volume 20 Issue 7 Warning: Some facts may appear in groups larger than six in this publication as part of our phase II fact strategy. Season going OK, but planting on “crews-control” has its strains Due to unforeseen circumstances we have quit predicting the future. … Read more
Tree planting typically occurs in remote areas and near First Nation and rural communities throughout the province. It is important for BC to protect those who live in rural and remote communities and to ensure the safety of all forest workers. The BC Centre for Disease Control has released Protecting Employees, Contractors, and Employers Working … Read more
Between May 28th and June 2nd, tree planters in Western Canada joined together to raise funds for food banks and local charities in honor of World Hunger Day. Together, the industry raised a total of $80,950 – equivalent to 240,000 meals according to Food Banks Canada, with each meal approximately matched by one tree planted … Read more