Forest Site Preparation Worker
りんぎょうちごしらえさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Forest Cultivation Workers
Summary
A worker who performs site development, land leveling, drainage construction, and other preparatory work before planting in forest land.
Description
Forest site preparation workers perform on-site tasks such as terrain formation, drainage channel construction, underbrush cutting, and soil improvement as pre-planting preparations in afforestation areas. They engage in land leveling and retaining wall construction using civil engineering machinery, chainsaws, and hand tools, creating an environment that allows planting operations to proceed smoothly. Safety management, surveying and marking based on work plans are also required, demanding heavy outdoor labor, response to weather changes, and teamwork.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable from the perspective of forest environmental conservation and increasing timber self-sufficiency rate, and the importance of this occupation is expected to increase in the future with measures against aging and the introduction of labor-saving technologies.
Personality Traits
Can respond flexibly / Has a strong sense of responsibility / Has cooperativeness / Has physical strength
Work Style
Outdoor Work / Possibility of Long Hours / Seasonal Fluctuations / Team Work
Career Path
Forest Site Preparation Worker → Forest Cultivation Worker → Forest Maintenance Worker → Site Supervisor/Leader → Forest Manager
Required Skills
Chainsaw Operation / Hand Tool Operation / Surveying Equipment Operation / Vehicle-Mounted Construction Machinery Driving
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Forestry Machinery Maintenance / Map Reading / Occupational Safety and Health Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because it is necessary to flexibly respond to changes due to weather and terrain. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to acquire various specialized skills such as heavy equipment operation and surveying techniques. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves long hours of heavy labor outdoors. |
Related Qualifications
- Chainsaw Felling Special Education
- Forklift Operation Training
- Small Special Vehicle Driver's License
- Vehicle-Mounted Construction Machinery (Grading and Excavation) Operation Training
Related Jobs
- Afforestation Worker
- Forest Cultivation Worker
- Forestry Machine Operator