[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 29, Volume 3]
[Revised as of July 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 29CFR788.7]

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                             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--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 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).