Industries

Crews for every stage of the forest.

From first planting to final clearing, we fill the roles that keep your forests growing.

70,000+ labor certifications annually

50 states served

20+ years of expertise

Overview

Forestry work is demanding, remote, and seasonal, which makes local hiring especially hard. másLabor recruits and manages experienced H-2B forestry crews so your planting and management work stays on schedule.

We handle the filings, the logistics, and the compliance from petition through arrival.

Talk to a visa expert about your season

Our Approach

How másLabor helps

1 Recruit and screen experienced forestry crews
2 Cap-aware DOL and USCIS filing to protect your season
3 Consular processing and inbound travel logistics coordinated for you
4 Wage and housing compliance guidance throughout the contract
5 A dedicated visa expert for your account

Coverage

Roles we staff

Tree planting and reforestationThinning and stand managementBrush clearing and fuel reductionNursery and seedling productionVegetation managementHerbicide applicationTree trimming and pruningWildfire recovery and restorationLogging and timber harvestChristmas tree farming

How It Works

From enrollment to arrival, handled for you

One managed process and one point of contact, from your first call to your workers on the job.

Plan

We map your season, your roles, and the right program, then build a cap-aware timeline.

File

We handle every DOL labor certification and USCIS petition, accurately and on time.

Recruit & Screen

We recruit and screen dependable workers through proven international corridors, including our own másMX.

Consular & Travel

We coordinate consular appointments and inbound travel logistics.

Arrival & Support

Your workers arrive ready, and your visa expert supports you all season.

FAQs

Common questions

Most forestry and conservation work, including planting, thinning, and brush clearing, runs through H-2B. Logging, nursery, and Christmas tree farming fall under H-2A. We manage both, so your full operation runs through one partner.

Yes. Forestry crews move from site to site, and one application can cover the full season with a detailed itinerary. We build it, track it, and keep every location aligned.

H-2B wages follow the prevailing wage for each area of employment. H-2A wages follow the Adverse Effect Wage Rate or applicable minimum, whichever is highest.

H-2A employers must provide free housing. H-2B has no housing requirement, though most forestry employers provide lodging and crew vehicles because crews travel throughout the season.

Yes. Many forestry employers bring back the same experienced crews season after season. Trained workers, faster ramp-up, and stronger production from day one.

Yes. Post-fire reforestation, debris clearing, and fuel reduction may qualify for H-2B filings based on the specific need. We'll assess the opportunity with you.