Welcome to my new side series on the podcast! Wild Treebulations is a series created to follow a rookie tree planter through their first season. This year, I welcome Fayre Layton, who is embarking on her first season of tree planting. She is going to be one of the rookies on my crew!
Technically speaking, Fayre actually did try it out last season, however had to bail after 10 days due to injuries sustained to her knees. I still consider her very much a rookie at this point, since she hasn't really had a chance to truly get into a groove or experience a full season of tree planting.
Perhaps meant to be, Fayre has a similar background as myself to the tree planting and silviculture industry. Both of her parents were also planters like mine, and her father is a forester now, as is mine. So, unlike many rookies, she has a unique perspective already on tree planting. From my own experience, I would say this is an interesting position to be in as a rookie, since she has also been involved in and known about the industry her whole life. It does not necessarily make her more or less prepared for tree planting, since we all know things are very different now than they were a few decades ago. I am curious to follow along on her journey this season with tree planting, and I hope you are too!
LINKS
Fit2Plant: https://selkirk.ca/sites/default/files/Faculty%20Research/fit_to_plant.pdf
Replant training videos: http://www.replant.ca/training.html
Replant education: http://www.replant.ca/education.html
