What is required to come plant trees with us in beautiful Australia?

First and foremost you require a some form of visa that enables you to legally work in Australia. All information regarding said visas can be found here.

A TFN (tax file number) Details here.

Experience is NOT required but as always is an asset.

MONEY IN THE BANK! Tree planting in Australia is quite different than it is North America for example. We are greatly affected by the weather conditions and the planting window is much larger. The main issue is soil moisture or lack thereof. Start dates are set but if the weather is not participating then they can be delayed indefinitely. Therefore have some money in the bank to be able to cope with such events if they do happen.

BOOTS! We all must wear boots!

When is the Planting Season in Australia?

The interesting thing about Australia is that there is no definitive planting season. We have been known to plant trees in any month throughout the year. It all depends on demand and if the weather is co-operating. Winter (June-August) is predominantly the busiest time of the year.

The only ‘season’ we seem to have developed is the planting in Western Australia. WA starts at the end of June and is to be completed by the 1st of September as that is the time of year where those areas in the west get their peak rainfall.

Remember the ‘growing season’ in Australia is virtually all year, therefore planting is possible all year.

Another key point to remember is that the lead time we recieve in Australia for a planting contract can be as short a one week. We are constantly on standby for upcoming work which is why we try to encourage people from overseas not to show up with a lack of funds as the work will come but exactly when is hard to predict.

KEY differences between planting in Australia and North America.

Bush camps are NOT utilized as much down here as of yet.

Accommodation tends to be in Caravan Parks close to town centers. The costs of such are deducted as camp costs from the planters pay.

Planters are paid every fortnight.

Planters are responsible for purchasing and cooking their own food.

The HEAT. It takes getting used to, no question.

Planters work with the entire crew on the block, NOT in their own pieces.

Trees are planted in cultivated rows usually on old farm land.

We provide the Planting Bags and Shovels.