Forest Nursery Cultivation Worker
りんぎょうしゅびょうさいばいさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Other Forestry Occupations
Summary
Specialized profession that sows tree seeds in seedbeds or greenhouses, grows and manages seedlings, and supplies seedlings for planting.
Description
Forest nursery cultivation workers produce seedlings for forest creation and reforestation by selecting seeds, soaking them, sowing, and performing germination and nursery management in seedbeds or greenhouses. They improve soil, manage fertilization, control pests and diseases, perform irrigation, thinning, transplanting, pruning, etc., to grow healthy seedlings, inspect quality, and ship them to forest sites. This includes operating machinery and equipment, environmental management, record-keeping, and building efficient and sustainable seedling production systems.
Future Outlook
Seedling demand is expected to remain stable due to forest resource regeneration and climate change measures, but with a shortage of workers and aging population, mechanization and labor-saving technologies are expected to advance.
Personality Traits
Diligent / Has an interest in the natural environment / Patient
Work Style
Career Path
Forestry Worker → Afforestation Worker → Nursery Manager → Forest Management Engineer → Site Supervisor
Required Skills
Greenhouse Equipment Operation / Nursery Management / Pest and Disease Control / Soil Management / Sowing Skills
Recommended Skills
GIS・GPS / Nursery Machinery Operation / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical strength for outdoor work and carrying heavy materials. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because the work is mainly procedural rather than requiring advanced logical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because the work mainly follows procedures and manuals, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it only involves simple quantity management and does not require advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Forestry Technician
Related Jobs
- Afforestation Worker
- Forest Management Engineer
- Forestry Worker