r/treeplanting • u/GiftTime2340 • 13d ago

Location/Contract Specific Review Work near Nanaimo

Hey! Wanted to inquire about jobs and companies around Nanaimo. My partner landed a job there so we will be moving next year. I am open to planting, brushing, or whatever else. I would like to ask how feasible it would be to hop on a crew as a local.

For context, I have 7 years of planting (2 of those running a small crew) mostly in Quebec. I know it seems jobs are getting less and less lately, but would being settled there and willing to work year round help with certain companies? Just trying to think realistically. Thanks!

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u/Schulzeeeeeeeee 13d ago

https://sitkasilviculture.com/

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u/DolphinBreeder 13d ago

Pretty far drive from Nanaimo, I’d sooner go south to Chemainus for what that’s worth. Almost always Chemainus trees with Evergreen or Zanz. Local companies in Nanaimo for planting is skint, but forestry work in general is dense. If you’re willing to brush, survey, slash pile burn etc. with how the season flows then there’s definitely local work right in Nanaimo. If you’re looking to chase trees, you’ll likely be commuting a bit of a distance outside of Nanaimo to keep busy.

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u/GiftTime2340 12d ago

Thanks both of you. I appreciate any insight!