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Culture

The culture of tree planting in Canada is defined by a strong sense of community, camaraderie, and teamwork—interwoven with an emphasis on individuality and personal accomplishment.

Workers often live and work together in remote wilderness areas for weeks or months at a time, forging close bonds with one another as they navigate the challenges of physically and mentally challenging work conditions.

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Respectful Conduct Response Flowchart

Caitlin Burge

Understanding what will happen after reporting or disclosing can empower employees to make informed decisions. 

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Steps for Finding a Mental Health Professional

Meg Webster

Finding the right help can be really hard.

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Inclusive Steps for a Psychologically Safer Workplace Culture

Meg Webster

Psychological safety at work is gaining recognition, but there are key aspects of creating an inclusive culture that are often missed.

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Why Diversity in Leadership is Important and How to Encourage It

Meg Webster

Diversity is a hot topic and has the potential to be a buzzword when engaged in something other than a meaningful way.

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Periods and Planting - A Helpful Guide to Menstruating in the Bush

Meg Webster

Menstruating while planting can be challenging, but there are lots of ways to support yourself and make it a more comfortable experience.

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Off the Block Directories: Branching Out Beyond Planting

Meg Webster

Planters do such interesting things, but keeping tabs on everyone is a challenge. I am trying to solve that with this directory!

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What is 'Life Administration' For Tree Planters?

Meg Webster

This piece is dedicated to my younger self, who would have benefited greatly from having more support and a bit more of a plan.

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'new wilderness'—A Tree Planter's Decision to Retire

Meg Webster

i watch from afar as the season starts and friends reunite. i am feeling lost and nostalgic as a version of myself slips away.

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The Small Problem of Social Media Subjectivity

John Betts

... and whether you can trust everything you read about employers or anybody.

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A Tree Planter's Life-Saving Hospital in Burundi

Zap

It was on a particularly sunny day that Jackson finally opened up to me about where he came from and why he was here. (Excerpt from Nahayo)

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These Are The Hands of The Tree Planters

Rita Leistner

Photographs by Rita Leistner / Stephen Bulger Gallery

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Choosing the Right Tree Planting Company

Kerry Gibson

You are trying to see if the company’s values align with yours and if this workplace will be a good fit for you.

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