Bracken Harvester
わらびさいしゅさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Other Forestry Occupations
Summary
A job that involves surveying and harvesting wild vegetables such as bracken in mountain forests and hillsides, sorting by quality, and preparing for shipment.
Description
Bracken harvesters roam through mountain forests and hillsides in early spring to check the growth of bracken at its peak season and harvest it. After harvesting, remove mud and leaves, sort and pack according to standards, and deliver to shippers. Safety measures considering weather and terrain, and consideration for wild animals are also necessary. Throughout the year, vegetation surveys, overwintering measures, and inventory management may also be performed.
Future Outlook
While the shortage of workers is intensifying due to aging, demand remains stable due to local production for local consumption and rising health consciousness, making successor training and efficiency improvements key challenges.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Excellent observation skills / Outdoor oriented / Patient
Work Style
Mountainous area work / Outdoor work / Seasonal / Self-employment possible
Career Path
Seasonal worker → Wild vegetable gathering leader → Wild vegetable processing and sales
Required Skills
Forest hiking skills / Plant identification knowledge / Safety equipment usage / Simple tool usage
Recommended Skills
First aid knowledge / GPS and map reading skills / Mountain guiding / Storage and processing techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because careful observation is necessary to distinguish high-quality bracken. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina for long walks and carrying loads in mountain forests is required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because new ideas are not particularly required in harvesting work. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical abilities such as quantity calculations are not particularly needed. |
Aliases
- Bracken Picker
- Wild Vegetable Gatherer
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