Silviculture Worker
いくりんさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Forest Cultivation Workers
Summary
A profession that cultivates and maintains seedlings and young trees healthily in man-made or natural forests through brush cutting, thinning, cull removal, pest and disease control measures, etc.
Description
Silviculture workers perform on-site tasks in man-made or natural forests to protect and nurture seedlings and young trees. Specifically, they conduct growth surveys, brush cutting and cull removal, thinning, undergrowth mowing, pest and disease control measures, and fertilization management, and as needed, handle nursery work in line with afforestation plans. They operate chainsaws and forestry machinery, thoroughly manage safety, and advance work using both manual labor and machines. They collaborate with forestry machinery operators and forest management technicians to play an important role in the sustainable use of forest resources and environmental conservation.
Future Outlook
Amid the growing need for maintenance and management of domestic forests and promotion of thinning, the shortage of silviculture workers is becoming serious. In the future, the introduction of smart forestry technologies utilizing mechanization, drones, IoT, etc., is expected to improve safety and efficiency.
Personality Traits
Cautious and attentive / Has cooperativeness / Has physical strength / Interested in the natural environment
Work Style
Outdoor Work / Seasonal Shift Work / Site Direct Commute / Team Work
Career Path
Silviculture Worker → Afforestation Worker → Forestry Machinery Operator → Forest Cooperative Employee → Forest Management Technician → Forestry Technician
Required Skills
Brush Cutting and Thinning Techniques / Chainsaw Felling / Forestry Machinery Operation / Topographic Map Reading
Recommended Skills
Forest Ecology Basics / Forestry Machinery Maintenance / GPS and GIS Surveying Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because weather and site conditions change constantly. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary for work safety and seedling protection. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of long-hour outdoor work and heavy labor. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is performed by multiple people. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because it often follows standard work procedures. |
Related Qualifications
- Chainsaw Felling Work Safety and Health Education for Workers
- Forestry Cable Yarding Work Safety Education
- Ordinary Car Driver's License
- Small Special Vehicle Construction Machinery Operator's License
Related Jobs
- Afforestation Worker
- Forest Conservation Worker
- Forestry Machinery Operator
- Forestry Technician