Forestry Worker (Silviculture)
さんりんさぎょういん（いくりん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Forestry Occupations
- Minor : Forest Cultivation Workers
Summary
A profession that manages forest silviculture, promotes forest growth through planting, thinning, weeding, etc., and is responsible for securing sustainable forest resources.
Description
Forestry workers (silviculture) plant forest seedlings, prepare growth environments, remove unnecessary underbrush and branches, perform appropriate thinning, and carry out other tasks to promote healthy forest growth. The work is mainly outdoors, using hand tools or forestry machinery depending on terrain and weather conditions, and managing forests with an understanding of ecosystems and tree species characteristics. They belong to regional forest cooperatives or companies and play a role in supporting the sustainability of forest resources from a long-term perspective.
Future Outlook
With a focus on environmental conservation and a review of timber demand, the importance of sustainable forestry is increasing, and the demand for silviculture workers is expected to remain at a certain level. Efficiency may improve through the introduction of technologies such as drones and GIS.
Personality Traits
Does not mind tedious work / Has cooperativeness / Interested in natural environments / Physically strong
Work Style
Contract Work / Forest Cooperative Employment / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Fluctuations
Career Path
Forestry Worker → Silviculture Work Leader → Forest Survey Technician → Forest Cooperative Staff → Forestry Consultant
Required Skills
Chainsaw Operation / Forestry Machinery Operation / Planting Techniques / Safety Management / Thinning Techniques
Recommended Skills
Forest Conservation Knowledge / GIS / Machinery Maintenance / Soil and Tree Physiology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | The ability to flexibly respond to changes in weather and terrain conditions is required. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is required to avoid damaging seedlings or trees. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | It is necessary to understand tree species and growth environments and acquire silviculture techniques. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Long hours of heavy labor and work on rough terrain are required. |
| Stress Tolerance | It is necessary to continue work during stormy weather or heavy labor. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly follows set procedures, with little need for new idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Measurements are involved, but advanced calculations are minimal. |
Related Qualifications
- Forestry Skills Certification (Silviculture Work)
- Slinging Skills Training
Aliases
- Forest Worker
- Silviculture Worker
Related Jobs
- Forest Survey Technician
- Forestry Machine Operator
- Logging Worker