Softwood planting

[Pipmac]

Hi guys

 

Can anyone tell me the day rate for a tree planter and how many trees they could plant in a day ? Planting bare root spruce/Douglas fir

[Goaty]

Lots of variables. I've never done it. I think it's on piece work. Something like 1500 planted in a day. At 10p each.

 

But don't quote me.

[spuddog0507]

Hi 12p a tree up here in the northwest planted into mounds,and you will have to work your arse off to make £150 a day,its a young mans sport, good luck.

[treesrus]

tried it many years ago, i think we had to plant 800 before getting paid, and were expected to plant 1200 or more. had to wear protective gear because of the pesticides on the saplings. worst job ever.

[Green Hand]

I Planted for a few years in Scotland, Canada and Australia.

Always piece work. Scotland tends to be around 6p per tree for soft woods in mounds but would depend on the land. You have to go fast and be motivated so a day rate tends not to achieve the desired results. A good planter will consistently put in 3-4 k a day.

[Goaty]

I Planted for a few years in Scotland, Canada and Australia.

Always piece work. Scotland tends to be around 6p per tree for soft woods in mounds but would depend on the land. You have to go fast and be motivated so a day rate tends not to achieve the desired results. A good planter will consistently put in 3-4 k a day.

 

But has the lifespan of a battery farmed hen I reckon.

[Green Hand]

But has the lifespan of a battery farmed hen I reckon.

 

Hahaha yeah most don't last long but some last a fair while.

[johnnyboy158]

It's still the same 6p per stem was paying my guys 9p on plough and 25p for trees with vole guards can't get any better than that now up here 6p for treated trees slave labour