Tree Planting: Pre-season Training

Heres a training video for the upcoming 2020 plant for Outland Reforestation. The pre-planting training is specifically for first-year planters and not extensive but just meant to get you going. The exercises are a great tool for anyone who is returning to planting or a first-timer to get in shape before the season. The exercises should be done at least a few weeks prior to the start date and will help tremendously to shorten the learning curve for new planters. There's nothing wrong with doing some exercises in the gym but tree planting will require you to do thousands of reps throughout the day, so doing just a few reps in the gym will not prepare you for the real thing. When starting out its important to develop good habits; Maintain a flat back, bend with the knees and tighten the abdominal wall to relieve pressure on the low back. Thanks for watching!

[@nesapfun]

Good information Jake, Thanks.........

[@bronsondiamond2025]

thanks a ton man!

[@Octoberfurst]

My question is, why would you plant the trees only six feet apart? As they grow their branches will inevitably entangle themselves with each other. I think that would not be good for tree growth. Am I wrong?

[@eatingsfun]

I think it's because the trees we plant in forestry are engineered to be very straight and they want to make the most out of the space cultivated.
Trees are often 6ft apart in a line but the inter-rows between the lines are usually much wider like 9 - 15 ft.

[@Tigium]

You should really never c cut. It causes major wrist issues. It doesn't help any planter have longevity in the industry and it's extremely bad to do. Please if you watch this video don't crack pockets like this. You will get hurt.

[@KuuntZilla]

ya this is way better and more straight forward than other planting instructional's. Kneesovertoesguy is also great for planters he also recomend single leg rdl and step ups