Firewood Lumber Feller
せいしんざいばっぼくさぎょうしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Other Forestry Occupations
Summary
Firewood lumber fellers are forestry workers who select, fell, and process timber into logs in forests or wooded areas to obtain fuelwood such as firewood.
Description
Firewood lumber fellers mainly work in forests or planted areas to obtain timber primarily used as firewood. From selecting trees to fell, they perform felling with chainsaws or axes, limbing, bucking, and process to lengths and diameters matching standards. They transport and stack timber using winches or forwarders, and conduct operations while performing safety checks and environmental conservation measures. The work is heavy outdoor labor easily affected by weather and terrain, and proper equipment and procedural safety management are essential.
Future Outlook
Demand for firewood is expected to remain stable as renewable energy, and along with sustainable use of forest resources, mechanization and labor-saving in operations are anticipated to advance.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / High safety awareness / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Forestry Work Staff (Apprentice) → Firewood Lumber Feller (Beginner) → Firewood Lumber Feller (Advanced) → Forest Work Squad Leader → Forestry Technician
Required Skills
Chainsaw Operation / Hand Tool Operation / Timber Dimension Measurement / Tree Species Ecology Knowledge
Recommended Skills
Basic First Aid Knowledge / Heavy Equipment Operation / Mountain Forest Walking Skills / Safety Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary for ensuring safety during work and accurate timber measurement. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Required due to heavy labor and need for long hours of work. |
| Stress Tolerance | Required to persistently perform work responding to hazardous operations and weather changes. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Primarily consists of repetitive tasks following instructions, with little need for novel ideas. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Limited to measurements, with few complex calculations. |
Related Qualifications
- Chainsaw Operation Skills Training
- Special Training for Logging, etc.
Related Jobs
- Forest Maintenance Worker
- Forestry Machinery Operator
- Log Processor