Author Description

Cyr, an award-winning professional photographer who has been active in Canada's forest industry since 1989 as a tree planter and office manager, documents the back-breaking work and little-known subculture of the tree planter's world. Several essays, plus quotes from planters and industry facts, provide context for b&w photos depicting the adversity and camaraderie of the tree planters' life. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)