Committed to the Sustainable Growth of Nova Scotia’s Forests.
Forest Services
Tree Planting
Our tree planting contracts include previously harvested woodlots, hurricane and fire-damaged woodlots, and released Christmas tree farms. The most common species of trees we plant in these locations are red spruce and white pine.
5.4 million
trees planted in Nova Scotia since 2019
Pre Commercial Thinning
Pre commercial thinning is clearing selected trees from young stands to induce height, volume and carbon offset growth. Similar to our tree planting business, we perform pre commercial thinning services primarily for private woodlot owners and lumber mills.
500 hectares
thinned since 2019
Think you have what it takes to be a Bushwhacker?
We’d love to hear from you!
Current Bushwhackers Positions
Crew Boss (6 pack) - Spring 2026
We are actively seeking experienced crew bosses for the upcoming 2026 spring planting season. Operating in Nova Scotia since 2019, and with silviculture experience dating back every year to 2006, we have earned a reputation for exceptional reliability, production and quality standards.
Job Requirements
Minimum two seasons crew boss experience.
Valid drivers license, clean drivers abstract, valid first aid certification.
Knowledge of Avenza maps.
Clear communication and professional leadership capabilities.
References required.
Quality and density checking, documenting tally’s at end of day and emailing next day plan to planters.
Smartphone required.
Job details
April 1 - June 30
Base rate: $0.20 per tree + $0.01 per tree planted by crew.
3 days on, 1 day off work schedule
No block set up or clean up duties required.
Accommodation & transportation available.
Tree Planter - Spring 2026
We are actively seeking experienced tree planters for the upcoming 2026 spring planting season. Operating in Nova Scotia since 2019, and with silviculture experience dating back every year to 2006, we have earned a reputation for exceptional reliability, production and quality standards.
Job details
April 1 - June 30
Base rate: $0.15 per tree
3 days on, 1 day off work schedule
Raw and prepped land
Smartphone required
Accommodation & transportation available
Tree Planter - Fall 2026
We are also seeking experienced tree planters for the upcoming 2026 Nova Scotia fall planting season.
Job details
Sept 1 - Oct 25
Base rate: $0.15 per tree
3 days on, 1 day off work schedule
Raw and prepped land
Smartphone required
Accommodation & transportation available
Our ideal candidate
Minimum two seasons tree planting experience
Valid first aid & WHMIS preferred
Strong production, quality and density standards
Competitive spirit
We enjoy working with you
How to apply
If you are an experienced tree planter and are attracted to what we are offering, feel free to send your resume to bushwhackersforestry@gmail.com. We look forward to contacting those who best reflect our ideal candidate.
Hey there!
We're Trevor and Laura, the owners of Bushwhackers Forestry! We provide tree planting and pre-commercial thinning services to private woodlot owners and lumber mills in Nova Scotia. We work with clients who share our longstanding commitment to sustainable forest management practices, to help ensure a beneficial future for woodlots and forests in our province for all stakeholders.
We met in 2015 while tree planting in British Columbia. Trevor worked as a tree planter from 2006 - 2013 before moving into the position of foreman from 2014 - 2018 and managing a crew of 16 planters. Laura was hired on Trevor's crew as a rookie tree planter in 2015 and continued to plant on his crew until 2018.
In the winter of 2017, we planted trees in Scotland on working holiday visas for 6 months. We planted a variety of species there including coniferous and deciduous trees (mostly all bareroot) in nature reserves, farmers' fields and fence hedges.
We moved to Nova Scotia in the autumn of 2018 and have worked on tree planting contracts throughout the province ever since. We expanded our silviculture business to include pre-commercial thinning in the winter of 2019.
In 2024, we hired 6 full time planters and they helped us plant 1.7 million trees across Nova Scotia.
In 2025, we expanded to 10 full time planters and despite a heavily shortened fall season, still managed to plant 2.5 million trees in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Bushwhackers Forestry received the 2025 Kevin Corkum Memorial Award for our strong commitment to providing a safe work environment. Bushwhackers was also invited to present at the 2025 ‘Seedling 2 Success’ conference hosted by Canadian Woodlands Forum to discuss the operational challenges facing the High Production Forestry portion of the Triad Model.
In our free time, we enjoy travelling and visiting family and friends. You'll likely see Laura smiling and talking, and Trevor talking about stocks.
