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CFR	Code of Federal Regulations Pertaining to U.S. Department of Labor

Title 29

Labor

Chapter V

Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor

Part 788

Forestry or Logging Operations In Which Not More Than Eight Employees Are Employed

• Section Number: 788.7
• Section Name: ``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).