Torrent Silviculture works closely with licensees for contracts in the BC interior and Cariboo-Chilcotin areas. Spacing and brushing typically runs from early summer, when vegetation is at peak growth, through to late fall until the snow flies.
Spacing is the cutting of undesirable trees, herbaceous and shrubaceous plants within a young stand to reduce competition among residual trees for water, nutrients, and sunlight. This is done to achieve a range of forest management objectives:
Typically, the effects of reducing stand density include an increase in growth of residual trees, an increase in juvenile wood production, and a reduction in the length of financial and technical rotations — improving the economics of future harvests.
Brushing work is primarily done using gas-powered brushsaws. Workers move through the stand cutting competing vegetation to a prescribed spacing. All spacing specifications are set by the licensee and provincial standards. Torrent provides all necessary safety equipment and training.
While experience is an asset, it is not necessary. Hard-working candidates willing to commit for the whole season will be strongly considered. Brushing and spacing extends the earning season well beyond planting, providing excellent continuity of income for our crew.
Ready to apply? Contact the office at (250) 983-4324 or email Training@torrentsilviculture.com for more information on how to apply.