Reforesting Canada since 1985.

Through decades of dedicated work, Outland has grown into one of the best tree planting companies in Canada.

Our Approach

Tree planting is what we do and what we've done for decades.

We began with a single crew in 1985. Today, we plant over 40 million trees each year across multiple provinces. Our teams enjoy long seasons, well-equipped camps, competitive contracts, and the guidance of experienced leaders.

What we stand for.

Work Hard

Show up. Push your limits. Earn it every day.

Work Smart

Your safety, our priority.

Work Together

Internally Driven. Shared Purpose. Real Connection.

Respect the Land

Acknowledging the past. Building for the future.

Planter Achievements

We love to track (and recognize) the work our planters put in.

Some plant over 150,000 trees in a single season. Others hit the million mark over their career. If you’re curious who’s done what, it’s all here.

Check the 150K Leaderboard

Meet the Million Tree Club

Our Roots

1985

Outland Reforestation is founded, pioneering large-scale silviculture in Canada.

1990s

Outland becomes Canada’s largest reforestation company, planting over 50 million trees annually.

Late 1990s

Outland expands to offer forest firefighting and disaster camp services.

2000

The Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) is established, empowering Indigenous youth nationwide.

Early 2000s

Outland expands to offer remote camp services for Canada’s natural resources sector.

2015

Outland Camps joins Carillion Canada.

2018

Carillion becomes part of Fairfax Financial and rebrands as Dexterra Group.

Today

Outland plants over 40 million trees each year and delivers a full suite of forestry services, including brushsaw spacing, slashpile burning, fire support, nursery assistance, and field operations.

Safety

Trusted to run safe, season after season.

Tree planting is high-output, high-risk work. We treat it that way.

Every planter at Outland gets:

Work Safety Guarantee

In-camp orientation

Daily safety briefings

Supervised by trained staff and safety experts

Pre-season conditioning program

OYEP

Outland Youth Employment Program

Learn More

The Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) is a national network of land-based education, training, and work opportunities for Indigenous youth in remote communities.

Since 2000, OYEP has offered a six-week summer program that combines work experience, cultural learning, and skill-building in forestry-related industries. Summer programs are currently available in:

Ontario
Manitoba

Alberta
British Columbia

Testimonials

What our crews say.

“Tree planting was one of the hardest and most rewarding experiences of my life. Every day you push yourself, and at the end of the season you can look back and see entire forests you helped bring to life.”

John K.

Outland Planter

“You learn what you’re capable of — and it’s more than you think.”

Sarah G.

Outland Planter

“Hard work, great people, and the best views”

Mike S.

Outland Planter

“The camps feel like a family. Everyone looks out for each other.”

Heather C.

Outland Planter