Reforestation Books

Books about Canada's reforestation and tree planting industry. Click on a Cover to see the book on Amazon.

Step By Step: A Tree Planter's Handbook - Softcover

A comprehensive training guide and reference manual for Canadian reforestation workers. Tree planting is known as being one of the hardest jobs in Canada. Whether you're considering tree planting as a stepping stone toward a career in forestry, looking for a temporary summer job, or merely curious about the work that your friends do, this book will offer an insightful glimpse into what is involved in becoming a successful tree planter in Canada. This book will teach you about planting basics, types of trees, health, safety, nature, forestry practices, camp life, gear required, quality and density standards, maximizing productivity, working with helicopters, and hundreds of other minor topics. In addition, if you decide that you want to seek out a planting job, this book has a full chapter that will guide you through the in's and out's of getting your first job, including advice on how to reach out to companies and how to prepare for your interview. See additional information at: www.replant.ca/stepbystep



Rite Of Passage - Softcover

Tree Planting is often described as a Canadian "rite of passage" for youth in their early twenties. While that may be somewhat of a glorification, there's no debating the fact that more than ten thousand Canadians plant trees each year as a summer job, and well over a hundred thousand have done it at some point in their lives. This book is a photo odyssey that examines the industry from within, from the perspective of planters who are working in remote tent camps. Although the focus of the book is to share a visual representation of planting life and culture rather than one based on essays, a picture is worth a thousand words. See below for information about the hardcover edition. Additional information is available at: www.replant.ca/riteofpassage

Rite Of Passage - Hardcover

This is the hardcover edition of Rite Of Passage. This is sold by Amazon Canada, but printed and shipped by IngramSpark. Please be aware that the shipping time on this edition is several weeks. I recommend that if the Canadian price on Amazon is more than around $65, consider going onto the American (.com) version of Amazon and have the book shipped from the US. Additional information is available at: www.replant.ca/riteofpassage

Rite Of Passage - Greyscale Softcover

This is the greyscale softcover edition of Rite Of Passage. The interior of this edition contains only black & white photography, and is designed for readers on a budget. It has the same physical dimensions as the regular full-colour softcover edition of "Rite Of Passage," and contains the same photos and captions. Additional information is available at: www.replant.ca/riteofpassage

Rite Of Passage - Digital Editions (full colour)

Kindle eBook: www.amazon.ca/dp/B084MCLQSV
Apple Books: books.apple.com/us/book/id1507320774
Google Play: play.google.com/store/books/details?id=uUvcDwAAQBAJ
  (In Google Books, you may have to change the setting from "Flowing Text" to "Original Pages" on some devices in order for the content to display correctly).



From Our Footsteps - Softcover

For tree planters all across Canada, only one area truly inspires awe and apprehension: British Columbia's coastal planting region. Whether it is the steep ground, the never-ending slash, or the incessant rains, planting on the coast is a challenge that only a few of Canada most experienced planters will ever decide to accept. Although it is impossible to truly capture the magnitude of the difficulty of many coastal blocks without having experienced them in person, this collection of photos is as close as you can get. This niche sector of the reforestation industry is the stomping ground of the most experienced professionals. The ground is relentless. The struggle is real. Subtitle: "Photographic Insights into British Columbia's Coastal Tree Planting Industry." See below for information about the hardcover edition. Additional information is available at: www.replant.ca/fromourfootsteps

From Our Footsteps - Hardcover

This is the hardcover edition of From Our Footsteps. This is sold by Amazon Canada, but printed and shipped by IngramSpark. Please be aware that the shipping time on this edition is several weeks. I recommend that if the Canadian price on Amazon is more than around $66, consider going onto the American (.com) version of Amazon and have the book shipped from the US. Additional information is available at: www.replant.ca/fromourfootsteps

From Our Footsteps - Greyscale Softcover

This is the greyscale softcover edition of From Our Footsteps. The interior of this edition contains only black & white photography, and is designed for readers on a budget. It has the same physical dimensions as the regular full-colour softcover edition of "From Our Footsteps," and contains the same photos and captions. Additional information is available at: www.replant.ca/fromourfootsteps

From Our Footsteps - Digital Editions (full colour)

Kindle eBook: www.amazon.ca/dp/B084MLDVJH
Apple Books: books.apple.com/us/book/id1507327207
Google Play: play.google.com/store/books/details?id=6EvcDwAAQBAJ
  (In Google Books, you may have to change the setting from "Flowing Text" to "Original Pages" on some devices in order for the content to display correctly).