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Planters Handbook

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Tree planting is both very simple and extremely difficult.  It can bring periods of smooth tranquility and moments of sheer frustration.  There is nothing very complicated with the act of putting a tree in the ground.  But there is a lot to be said for the effort and skills needed to pound in 2 to 5+ thousand trees each day in all types of conditions. 

Tree planting can be learned in a matter of minutes, but can take seasons to master.  Variations in soil type, ground cover, seedlings, planting specifications, weather, temperature, topography, local vegetation and so on can have a significant bearing on the style and considerations needed to effectively plant the ground.  Techniques evolve over time to suit the terrain and eventually all planters can and do reach a point where they can maintain a consistent pace throughout the day that’s both efficient and ergonomically healthy.  A good planter will maximize the number of trees they plant while minimizing the effort exerted.  A great planter, or highballer, will do this and put in large numbers each and every day.

While each technique may differ and have its own unique characteristics, all good planters follow a set of basic practices to help them reach incredible feats each and every day.  This Guide is intended to share many of these practices to new planters in a format that covers the fundamental aspects of tree planting as it is known to seasoned vets, to Summit, and to the foresters for whom we plant.


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  • HOME
  • 2022 Season
  • Earnings
    • 2021 Season Summary
    • 2020 Season Summary
    • 2019 Season Summary
    • 2018 Season Summary
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  • Our Team
    • Our Team
    • Crew-Bosses >
      • Zac Waiboer >
        • Zac W
      • Sarah Murphy >
        • Sarah M
      • Zachary Kemp >
        • Zachary K
      • Jami Vanderlinden >
        • Jami V
      • Nan Laniel >
        • Nan L
      • Asha Stalker >
        • Asha S
      • Oliver Davies >
        • Oliver D
      • Cole Spencer >
        • Cole S
      • TUOMAS VAHTOLA >
        • Tuomas V
      • John Maitland >
        • John M
      • Kate Wiens >
        • Kate W
      • David Prus >
        • David P
      • Claire Kuzmyk >
        • Clair C
      • Izabelle Couture >
        • Izabelle C
      • Scott Caruso >
        • Scott C
      • Olivier Chagnon >
        • Olivier C
      • Kelly Clark >
        • Kelly C
      • Steve Dahl >
        • Steve D
      • Tucker Dandenault >
        • Tucker D.
      • Owen Lee >
        • Owen L
      • Jackson Moores >
        • Jackson M
      • Cole Roelofsen >
        • Cole R
      • Ezra Saunders-Scholes >
        • Ezra S
      • Cory Scott >
        • Cory S
      • Fran Smyth >
        • Fran S
      • Madeline Thiffault >
        • Madeline T
    • Management and Office >
      • Jason Krueger
      • Mat Stachura
      • Correne McGregor
      • Tim Tchida
      • Leah Zecchino
    • Supervisors >
      • Jill Berry
      • Jonathan Brushett
      • Kathleen Fitzpatrick
      • Bryn Gabriel
      • Taylor Fenske
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    • For First Year Planters >
      • What to bring?
      • Planters Handbook
      • What to Expect from Planting Videos
      • How to Plant Videos
    • Fitness >
      • Ergonomics Studies
      • Physical Demands Analysis
    • Links >
      • Planting Life >
        • What to Expect Planting - A Poem by Laura Luchak
    • Contact Us >
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  • Join Us
    • Experienced Planter Application
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    • Apply Directly to one of our crews
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