Forest Patrol Worker

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Industry & Occupation

Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries & Environment

Classification

Summary

Forest patrol workers patrol and monitor forests and mountains, detecting and reporting or addressing risks such as fires, illegal logging, and pest damage at an early stage.

Description

Forest patrol workers regularly patrol forests in designated areas, checking for signs of fires, illegal logging, illegal dumping, and pest damage using visual observation and equipment. They plan patrol routes, collect data using maps, GPS, and sometimes drones, and report or notify relevant organizations when abnormalities are detected. Additionally, during peak summer or dry seasons, they intensify fire prevention activities and disaster prevention patrols, and also conduct awareness-raising and education for local residents.

Future Outlook

With the increasing importance of forest conservation and disaster prevention measures, stable demand is expected, and expertise will be required with the introduction of monitoring technologies using drones and AI.

Personality Traits

Adaptable to working alone / Interested in the natural environment / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Fieldwork / Seasonal Variation / Shift Work / Solo Patrol

Career Path

Patrol Worker (Junior) → Senior Patrol Worker → Forest Management Supervisor → Forestry Consultant

Required Skills

First Aid / GPS Device Operation / Topographic Map Reading Ability

Recommended Skills

Disaster Prevention and Fire Prevention Equipment Knowledge / Drone Photography / GIS Analysis

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Adaptability Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to changes in weather and terrain.
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because it is necessary to detect abnormalities from subtle changes.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because high physical stamina is needed, such as walking mountain paths for extended periods.
Stress Tolerance Because calmness is required during long solo patrols or emergency responses.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because advanced mathematical analysis is not particularly required.

Related Qualifications

  • Ordinary Motor Vehicle Driver's License

Aliases

  • Forest Patrol Officer
  • Forest Patrol Worker

Related Jobs

  • Forest Instructor
  • Forest Manager
  • Forestry Engineer
  • Forestry Worker

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