Abstract:The nature of the treeplanting business as a seasonal, high-income opportunity for employment attracts 3,000 young people from across Canada to Prince George, British Columbia every year.Treeplanters typically work in campsites located in remote areas surrounding Prince George and travel to the city for recreation on their days off. Despite treeplanters ' key role in the maintenance of forestry activity in B.C., and recognition of the work as grueling and unglamourous, these workers are often regarded negative… Show more
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