YOUR CAREER IN
PLANTING

Tree planting is the main seasonal job in forestry. Tree planting is done over the winter months (June-September). Employment can sometimes extend into the spring if work is available release spraying the newly planted trees. 

This is a job for anyone who is fit, strong and reliable, and enjoys hard work in the outdoors in all weather. 

SNAPSHOT INFO

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Earning Potential

$19 - $25/hr

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Qualification Required

No qualifications required

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Physically Demanding

Hard physical work

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Absence from home

Varies with employer

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

No qualifications are required, but tree planting is a skilled job as considerable care is needed. The work is often based on 'piece rates' meaning the harder you work, the more you get paid. It requires early morning starts and sometimes long travel distances, and working as part of a team.

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CAREER PROGRESSION

Planting trees is a great seasonal job which can lead to a full time role in forestry or other primary industries.