Regulations last checked for updates: Sep 29, 2023

Title 29 - Labor last revised: Sep 13, 2023
§ 788.7 - “Planting or tending trees.”

Employees employed in “planting or tending trees” include those engaged in weeding, preparing firebreaks, removing “seeding, planting seedlings, pruning, rot or rusts, spraying, and similar operations when the object is to bring about, protect, or foster the growth of trees.” “Tending trees” would also include watching the timberland to guard against thefts and fire (Gatlin Lumber Co. v. Mitchell, 287 F. 2d 76, cert. den. 366 U.S. 963).

authority: Secs. 1–19, 52 Stat. 1060, as amended; 29 U.S.C. 201–219
source: 34 FR 15794, Oct. 14, 1969, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 29 CFR 788.7