Tree planters from “Timber.” A WIP.
Planting trees in the Gun II Burn in 2001. See more about the Gun II burn in my post “Of Trees and Dogs.”
A freshly planted Douglas-fir seedling.
Forestry Friday … Tree Planters!
THE FORESTER ARTIST
Creating art on the big canvas and the small ones too
THE FORESTER ARTIST 
Sweet renewal! I love that you are including tree planting art in your book. It’s going to be great!
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I have to include the reforestation. I spent many years doing it. It was one of my favorite jobs.
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Adds a dimension to consider how you’ve interpreted the photo … Happy New Year!
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I didn’t think about that when I posted it, but there you have it.
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Reblogged this on Mysiteexists.
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Thank you for the reblog!
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My pleasure!;)
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I was just going to ask how the seedlings were doing and clicked on the link. I see they are doing well.
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It’s time to go out for a new round of pictures. It will have to go in the spring.
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When my parents had their pines cut, every now and then over the years, the next thing would be for the tree planters to come with their seedlings and wooden dibbles…how exciting to see your art work depicting this work 🙂
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I have dealt with many small family forests over the years. I love hearing about your family forest Theanne. They sound like they knew what they were doing. So often people don’t take care of their forest. Here in California, that makes their forest susceptible to insects drought and wildfire.
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Great to see renewal through your work Tim. Beautiful drawing. Happy New Year to you and Mary!
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Thank you Mary and Happy New Year to you!
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I have a question – the tubes that protect tree seedlings – I assume are they (in general) to protect against foraging animals? And how long are they usually left on?
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The most common tubes we use are called Vexar Tubes. Yes, they are used to protect the trees from deer, rabbits, any other critter that wants to snip off a tree. They are supposed to photo degrade in about 2-3 years, although they make ones that last longer. They give the trees a chance to get established. They work well enough, but I hate them. They become a maintenance nightmare when they don’t breakdown quickly enough. Animal chew the tops closed and the terminal leaders often get stuck in the mesh while elongating. However, when you have animal problems they can save the plantation. I only used them when absolutely necessary.
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So interesting. I had no idea they biodegrade (at some point). I guess there are always tradeoffs. I see so many of them around here in parks and private places, and they are eyesores to the photographer. But they also help show people where very small, vulnerable plants are, so that must prevent some trampling.
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I don’t think they consulted any photographers before putting them on. 😉 They will eventually go any. They must have a big problem with browsing animals up your way.
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The drawing reminds me of Millet’s, The Gleaners.
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I had to go look at he painting. I see what you mean. Similar body positions, because of similar work. Thanks for the comparison, it gives me something to strive for!
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