Episode 6: Art & Tree Planting with Bethany Davis

Lars Zergun, otherwise known as Mike Ross, the creator and founder of King King Reforestation. King King Reforestation is a group on Facebook that has become a hub for the tree planting community online. From discussing gear, ride shares, job opportunities and all things planting, this is the spot! I talk with Mike about his own tree planting career as well as how King Kong came about. **If you are interested in getting any of the mp3 of the planting songs he has made, such as "Welcome 2 Treeplanting, Gorilla Warfare and Gravediggez", please email him with subject line "Planter music" at larszergun@live.ca** LINKS Soundcloud link: Lars Zergun "Gravediggez" https://soundcloud.com/djbolivia/lars-zergun-gravediggerz?fbclid=IwAR2PwWV2ZYSvQqEYcCYoPYWUIb-l0FTbTspYrzaOYDrUz1A0E_B6euCDI0Q Youtube links to some of the King Kong tree planting videos: King Kong Reforestation-Rebuild the future https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yMlQ-dT0fc&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2cRA4EoeefoHEn7BqIU5xpLOGz7upZxRIZUkwwqWeK-GRYnIEU4SSCd8U KEEP COOL - Plant Hard, Die Happy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FJdUUMYH4c&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2cRA4EoeefoHEn7BqIU5xpLOGz7upZxRIZUkwwqWeK-GRYnIEU4SSCd8U

7 Feb 202059min

As suggested by another planter, I have come up with a comprehensive list of planting terms for you!! For anyone who isn't a tree planter or anyone looking to go tree planter for their first time this year, you can brush up on these terms to get familiar with the tree planter lingo. These terms will come up a lot in subsequent interviews! I have attached a print out of these terms on the Facebook page @ https://www.facebook.com/thedirtconfessionsofatreeplanter/

4 Feb 202056min

This is an overview of what tree planting looks like here in Canada. From how the tree planting industry works, to every aspect of the job. I talk about what gear we use, what we plant (they aren’t actually trees!), what we wear, how long we work, and how long the seasons are. I also talk about things tree planters have in common and what it takes to be a tree planter. Lastly, I touch on how much you can earn tree planting. Enjoy! For corrections on some of the information I mentioned about TFLs, see this document here --> https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/forestry/timber-tenures/timber_tenures_brochure_2012.pdf

2 Feb 202041min

Hey tree planters far and wide, and anyone else who is curious about tree planting. I want to hear from you! Do you have a crazy story to share? Do you have ideas for this podcast, or topics you would like covered? Do you have a question about tree planting you want answered? Contact me! erin@wildewords.ca

31 Jan 20203min

Welcome everyone! Here is a little about me and why I decided to start this podcast. Cannot wait to hear from you and get this this going!

31 Jan 20209min

A brief bio on what this podcast is all about!

30 Jan 202056s